The wave of imports that has overwhelmed Los Angeles and Long Beach has spread to other gateways, causing delays and higher costs for importers.
The port of Oakland reported a 10.4% year-on-year rise in imports in October, which the port authority attributed to continuing strong consumer demand and retailers’ efforts to re-stock inventories.
Further up the coast, the Northwest Seaports Alliance of the ports of Seattle and Tacoma experienced a 4.7% rebound …
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