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With the port strike approaching, unions caution that companies such as Walmart, Ikea, and Home Depot will have limited to no import options.

With the port strike approaching, unions caution that companies such as Walmart, Ikea, and Home Depot will have limited to no import options.

The volume of freight traffic between China and Mexico has increased during the Trump and Biden tariff eras, as companies have discovered methods to circumvent the U.S. trade conflict.

The volume of freight traffic between China and Mexico has increased during the Trump and Biden tariff eras, as companies have discovered methods to circumvent the U.S. trade conflict.

The largest port on the U.S. East Coast, located in New York/New Jersey, is preparing for a potential union strike, which could mark the first such occurrence since 1977.

The largest port on the U.S. East Coast, located in New York/New Jersey, is preparing for a potential union strike, which could mark the first such occurrence since 1977.

Experts caution that Trump tariffs could lead to inflation in the supply chain, ultimately resulting in higher prices for consumers.

Experts caution that Trump tariffs could lead to inflation in the supply chain, ultimately resulting in higher prices for consumers.

Unanimous support for strike by Port union escalates U.S. supply chain fears.

Unanimous support for strike by Port union escalates U.S. supply chain fears.

As key longshoremen labor union meetings commence on the East Coast and Gulf Coast, fears of a port strike intensify.

As key longshoremen labor union meetings commence on the East Coast and Gulf Coast, fears of a port strike intensify.

The shutdown of Canadian railroads is stranding billions in U.S. trade, with the economic impact continuing to grow daily.

The shutdown of Canadian railroads is stranding billions in U.S. trade, with the economic impact continuing to grow daily.

Retail fraud through 'wardrobing' increases during the summer months.

Retail fraud through 'wardrobing' increases during the summer months.

Retailers are reevaluating their approach to last-mile delivery as consumer demand for quick delivery increases expenses.

Retailers are reevaluating their approach to last-mile delivery as consumer demand for quick delivery increases expenses.

U.S. supply chain leaders look for alternative to shipping legislation.

U.S. supply chain leaders look for alternative to shipping legislation.

Global supply chain affected by CrowdStrike IT outage, with air freight facing recovery time of days or weeks.

Global supply chain affected by CrowdStrike IT outage, with air freight facing recovery time of days or weeks.

The end of America's freight recession is in sight, according to logistics executives, as retail orders and rates continue to rise.

The end of America's freight recession is in sight, according to logistics executives, as retail orders and rates continue to rise.

Shein, Amazon's Asian rival, aims to become a supply chain giant, but concerns about Chinese cyber spying in global trade links persist.

Shein, Amazon's Asian rival, aims to become a supply chain giant, but concerns about Chinese cyber spying in global trade links persist.

Global trade may face unprecedented challenges as ocean freight rates continue to rise, potentially exceeding $20,000 per shipment with no immediate relief in sight until 2025.

Global trade may face unprecedented challenges as ocean freight rates continue to rise, potentially exceeding $20,000 per shipment with no immediate relief in sight until 2025.

The largest U.S. ports union halts negotiations, increasing the possibility of a strike on the East and Gulf coasts.

The largest U.S. ports union halts negotiations, increasing the possibility of a strike on the East and Gulf coasts.

Soaring ocean freight rates due to sudden container crunch trigger global trade concerns.

Soaring ocean freight rates due to sudden container crunch trigger global trade concerns.

New research shows that mid-range retail is the most attractive price range for consumers.

New research shows that mid-range retail is the most attractive price range for consumers.

The Port of Virginia's $450 million plan aims to be a leader in the era of super-sized ocean containerships.

The Port of Virginia's $450 million plan aims to be a leader in the era of super-sized ocean containerships.

The decision to reopen the Baltimore port is imminent as the bridge cleanup continues.

The decision to reopen the Baltimore port is imminent as the bridge cleanup continues.

Biden's steel war plan to compete with China on shipbuilding faces significant economic challenges.

Biden's steel war plan to compete with China on shipbuilding faces significant economic challenges.

The Biden administration and U.S. ports are preparing for cyberattacks as the nation's infrastructure is being targeted.

The Biden administration and U.S. ports are preparing for cyberattacks as the nation's infrastructure is being targeted.

An expert predicts that Iran will remain committed to its oil tanker hijacks, despite the U.S.'s consideration of imposing additional sanctions.

An expert predicts that Iran will remain committed to its oil tanker hijacks, despite the U.S.'s consideration of imposing additional sanctions.

The rate of imports from China to the US has increased significantly since the previous fall.

The rate of imports from China to the US has increased significantly since the previous fall.

The reopening of the Port of Baltimore is dependent on the removal of Dali containers, which is expected to take several weeks.

The reopening of the Port of Baltimore is dependent on the removal of Dali containers, which is expected to take several weeks.

The Port of Baltimore's new rail line has seen its first diverted cargo shipments from CSX.

The Port of Baltimore's new rail line has seen its first diverted cargo shipments from CSX.

A gap in federal government port protection powers was exposed by the Baltimore bridge collapse.

A gap in federal government port protection powers was exposed by the Baltimore bridge collapse.

The Coast Guard is meticulously allowing vessels to return to port following the Baltimore bridge collapse for the cleanup operation.

The Coast Guard is meticulously allowing vessels to return to port following the Baltimore bridge collapse for the cleanup operation.

A new freight rail route by CSX will commence on Tuesday to bypass the Port of Baltimore's closure.

A new freight rail route by CSX will commence on Tuesday to bypass the Port of Baltimore's closure.

The diverted cargo issue during the Baltimore port crisis has been passed on to US companies by the world's largest container ship company, MSC.

The diverted cargo issue during the Baltimore port crisis has been passed on to US companies by the world's largest container ship company, MSC.

U.S. companies face urgent cargo pickup as global ocean carriers are put on the hook by the Baltimore port bridge collapse.

U.S. companies face urgent cargo pickup as global ocean carriers are put on the hook by the Baltimore port bridge collapse.

Port of Baltimore closes indefinitely after bridge collapse, logistics companies struggle to adapt.

Port of Baltimore closes indefinitely after bridge collapse, logistics companies struggle to adapt.

The trucking and rail strategy that thrived during pandemic disruptions is experiencing a resurgence.

The trucking and rail strategy that thrived during pandemic disruptions is experiencing a resurgence.

The real-time supply chain demand tracker of the Biden administration is becoming increasingly integrated into the economy.

The real-time supply chain demand tracker of the Biden administration is becoming increasingly integrated into the economy.

The gap between short-term and long-term ocean freight rates has widened, resulting in a market stalemate.

The gap between short-term and long-term ocean freight rates has widened, resulting in a market stalemate.

Hapag-Lloyd's CEO states that the global economy and trade demand outlook have shifted.

Hapag-Lloyd's CEO states that the global economy and trade demand outlook have shifted.

An examination of the authentic Chinese cyber threat present in the country's largest ports.

An examination of the authentic Chinese cyber threat present in the country's largest ports.

The US economy is preparing for a possible Trump victory and the imposition of new China tariffs.

The US economy is preparing for a possible Trump victory and the imposition of new China tariffs.

The countdown for a strike at East Coast and Gulf ports has commenced, resulting in trade diversions.

The countdown for a strike at East Coast and Gulf ports has commenced, resulting in trade diversions.

Volatile shipping stocks have experienced a resurgence, according to a report.

Volatile shipping stocks have experienced a resurgence, according to a report.

A Biden official claims that China is putting forth a determined effort to control crucial US port equipment.

A Biden official claims that China is putting forth a determined effort to control crucial US port equipment.

The battle for the Red Sea intensifies as the US launches strikes and the EU increases its efforts against the Houthis.

The battle for the Red Sea intensifies as the US launches strikes and the EU increases its efforts against the Houthis.