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U.S.-Bound Container Imports Fell for a 12th Month. The Planning Risk Is Mix, Not Just Volume.
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U.S.-Bound Container Imports Fell for a 12th Month. The Planning Risk Is Mix, Not Just Volume.

U.S.-bound containerized imports fell for a 12th straight month in April 2026, but the bigger planning risk is commodity mix, tariff timing, and mode-conversion pressure.

CXTMS InsightsCXTMS InsightsMay 27, 2026 · 6 min read
NRF’s 2026 Retail Sales Forecast Is a Logistics Story First, Not Just a Consumer Story
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NRF’s 2026 Retail Sales Forecast Is a Logistics Story First, Not Just a Consumer Story

NRF’s 2026 retail outlook points to stronger consumer demand, but the real story is what that growth means for inventory placement, replenishment speed, parcel costs, and returns pressure across logistics networks.

CXTMS InsightsCXTMS InsightsApril 15, 2026 · 6 min read