Stories Tagged as
Imports
What's behind the jump in U.S. exports?
Dec 7, 2021
Hurricane Ida held back oil and gas exports in September, so there was a big backlog that rushed out in October, shrinking the trade deficit.
Brexit import changes are still painful for London honey seller after 2 years
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sean McHenry
Dec 7, 2021
After a strong summer, a London honey seller is dealing with the coronavirus omicron variant and changing trade policy on animal goods.
To avoid price hikes, businesses are finding other ways to protect their margins
by
Justin Ho
Nov 17, 2021
Some are cutting hours and reducing inventory. Others are purchasing more to get better deals from suppliers.
With shipping costs sky-high, is importing products even worth it?
by
Justin Ho
Nov 8, 2021
For some businesses, the answer is no, but it depends on the value of the product in question.
Why everything is “out of stock” right now
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Oct 11, 2021
Four charts and a new series to help you understand ongoing product shortages.
Trade is still a mess, and that's keeping this customs broker busy
by
Sean McHenry
Jul 30, 2021
Gretchen Blough, a customs broker at Logistics Plus in Erie, Pennsylvania, said that the ships, trucks, tariffs and supply shortages are peppering the shipping industry.
In London's Borough Market, importing is a "roller coaster" after Brexit
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sean McHenry
Jun 14, 2021
Britain's departure from the EU created a new trade regime for British businesses. A honey seller describes her importing experience.
For public good, not for profit.
August's trade gap was the biggest in 14 years. That's probably good news
by
Justin Ho
Oct 6, 2020
It's a sign that Americans have money to spend on consumer goods and businesses are importing parts for things they'll sell to consumers.
As imports boom, warehouses fill up, and businesses face a storage shortage
by
Justin Ho
Oct 1, 2020
The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach handled record amounts of imports in August. Meanwhile, warehouse rents increased by 10% from this time last year.
How trucking offers clues about where the economy’s headed
by
Justin Ho
Aug 28, 2020
Trucking volume offers a glimpse into consumer demand today, and what that demand might look like down the road.