Port retailers to see growth despite sequestration

Despite federal spending cuts which are expected to slow growth at the nation’s ports, import cargo volume at retail container ports is expected to increase 2.3 percent in March over the same month last year, according to a Global Port Tracker report, cited by the South Florida Business Journal. “Retailers are aware of the impact of the cuts on Customs operations at the ports and are working to plan accordingly so the impact on merchandise headed [more]