The National Retail Federation on Monday upgraded its previous forecast for June imports, but lowered expectations for imports landing through the rest of the summer and into early fall.
After three years of flattish revenue, the largest US LTL carriers are poised for growth, as long as manufacturing activity continues to expand.
While there is no widespread drying up of fuel in the worst-hit ports, availability is steadily tightening in specific regions, particularly around low-sulfur blends.