Supply Chain Research

Container handling by the Georgia Ports Authority climbed 10% on a year earlier in June. That was the 20th straight increase and was the result of a 14% surge in imports to its ports, including Savannah, from 4% a month earlier. A rebound in shipments from China was the main factor with a 24% rise up from 9% in the prior three months. While China accounted for 39% of inbound volumes a tariff-led downturn may be some way away. The leading product lines heading to Savannah from China include furniture (25% of the total in the past year) and toys (12%) which are not part of the initial $50 ...