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(5 articles)LA Port Hits Second-Highest July Volume on Strong Consumer Demand
The Port of Los Angeles processed 960,464 TEUs in July 2026, representing the second-highest July total in the port's history and maintaining the elevated throughput levels established in June when vo
Long Beach Port Records Second-Best July Amid Strong Consumer Demand
The Port of Long Beach achieved its second-busiest July in 115 years, processing 928,508 TEUs despite a slight 1.7% year-over-year decline. This counterintuitive result reflects a shift in trade compo
U.S. Retail Sales Rise in May, Signaling Strong Consumer Demand
U.S. retail sales rose in May according to both the Commerce Department and the CNBC/National Retail Federation Retail Monitor, signaling strengthening consumer demand after a softer period. This upti
Inflation Hits 4.2% on Energy Surge, Strains Supply Chains
A 4.2% inflation surge driven primarily by geopolitical conflict-induced energy price spikes is reshaping the economic landscape for supply chain professionals. The article highlights a critical dynam
Inflation & El Niño Disrupt Demand, Threaten ₹5T Fiscal Impact
A new report warns that the combined effects of persistent inflation and El Niño weather patterns pose significant risks to consumer demand in India, with potential fiscal implications reaching ₹5 tri