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The Global Port Tracker now projects a 9.6 percent year-over-year jump in inbound cargo for September, reversing a forecast made just two months ago that called for a 5.7 percent decline.

NRF Walks Back Peak Season Slowdown Call as September Set to Top 2026 Imports

The Global Port Tracker now projects a 9.6 percent year-over-year jump in inbound cargo for September, reversing a forecast made just two months ago that called for a 5.7 percent decline.

By Glenn Taylor

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‘The Panic Has Set In’: Canada Tariffs Take Effect, Embattling North America’s Textile Supply Chain

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The NTSB is probing how an Amazon Air cargo plane crashed at Miami International Airport, striking two vehicles and killing five people.
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Deadly Amazon Air Runway Overrun Under Federal Investigation

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Shipping containers are shown in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, on September 2, 2026. Effective September 8, 2026, Canada will impose 15, 25, and 50 per cent tariffs on products drawn from those targeted by U.S. Section 338 and Section 232 tariffs, with individual product rates based on the matching U.S. rate for the same goods.
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Canada-US Tariff Fight Threatens to Throw Cross-Border Freight Out of Balance

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EXCLUSIVE: New York City Puts Victoria’s Secret Supplier Practices Under Scrutiny

An apparel factory in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
Trade

Congress Votes to Reauthorize AGOA, Haiti HOPE-HELP Trade Programs For Two Years

The dwell times coincide with a recent prediction from the L.A. port's Gene Seroka that West Coast ports could see a roughly 5 percent increase in the coming months due to the congestion taking place near the Panama Canal.
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Container Dwell Times Surge at LA, Long Beach Ports Amid Import Influx

A worker sorts incoming clothing items at Artikel2’s sorting center in Stockholm on April 10, 2025. Sweden's recycling centres are overflowing with clothes after an EU-wide ban this year on throwing away textiles, leaving overwhelmed municipalities eager to have fast fashion giants take responsibility (Photo by Jonathan NACKSTRAND / AFP)
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Textile Recycling Needs Billions. Investors Want Guarantees.

The storm has shuttered Ningbo-Zhoushan (seen here) and suspended operations at Shanghai’s Yangshan and Waigaoqiao terminals, compounding days-long vessel berthing delays that have lasted since July.
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Typhoon Saudel Piles More Pressure on China's Congested Ports

Construction on the 1.5 million-square-foot facility is slated to begin in late 2026 as the retailer accelerates automation and expands same-day and next-day delivery capabilities.
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Walmart Invests $1.3B in First 'Next-Gen' Fulfillment Center in Southeastern US

The facilities will add more than 500,000 square feet of air cargo space as India looks to more than double its national handling capacity by 2030.
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FedEx Commits $400 Million to Indian Air Cargo Growth With Delhi, Mumbai Hubs

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Are EU’s New Procurement Rules Missing Meaningful Human Rights Safeguards?

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Amazon Air Pilot Raised Descent Concern Before Fatal Miami Runway Crash

Newly released NTSB recordings shed light on the moments before the cargo jet overran the runway, as questions mount over operator 21 Air’s safety practices.
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Primark to Enter Mexico Via Liverpool Partnership

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Lumesa, Anne Klein Test AI Virtual Try-On Technology

When browsing items on Anne Klein’s website, shoppers will see an option to “Build a Look,” which will generate a full outfit based on the actual Anne Klein products the user selected, layering them in a way that feels natural.
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NRF Walks Back Peak Season Slowdown Call as September Set to Top 2026 Imports

The Global Port Tracker now projects a 9.6 percent year-over-year jump in inbound cargo for September, reversing a forecast made just two months ago that called for a 5.7 percent decline.
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DHL Partners With Alibaba.com on AI Initiative

The MoU allows the companies to explore the integration of DHL Global Forwarding’s logistics services into Alibaba.com’s agentic AI platform, Accio.
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Climate Tops Première Vision Paris Agenda

A curation of materials, by Alexis Mabille at Premiere Vision Paris
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Nike, Lululemon, Patagonia and Target Support ChemForward’s Safer Chemistry Industry Baseline

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Study Finds Hemp Can Improve Denim Performance

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MuseSelect Launches Fashion Apparel Platform for Creators

MuseSelect, a creator commerce firm operated by Musetech Inc., has officially launched its platform at the U.S. Creator Fashion Market in Los Angeles.
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Folta Consulting Launches AI-Powered ‘Marketing Intelligence’ Platform

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Pantone’s NYFW Fashion Color Trend Report for Spring 2027 Focuses on Boldness and Refinement

Pantone, Fashion Color Trend Report, spring 2027
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Macy’s Inc. Reports Solid Q2, Raises Outlook

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Denim Campaigns: Guess Regroups With Hyunjin; Closed Features a Multi-Generational Cast

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Adobe’s Case for Retailers to Be ‘Always On’

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How Fashion Can Overcome Overproduction While Preserving Profitability

Source Fashion’s Suzanne Ellingham explained an alternative path available for companies to scale back production and better support the value chain.

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Material Innovation and Verification in Circular Fashion

In conversation with Henry Wong, vice president of product development and marketing at AGI Denim.

AGI Denim Scales Clean Tech Across Operations to Maximize Impact and Efficiency

Retail Rx tariffs brand case study with Lafayette 148 co-founder and CEO Deirdre Quinn

The Tariff Effect: A Luxury Brand Case Study

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Recycled Cotton Holds Strong

One area that mills hope will remain resilient is the denim industry’s commitment to circularity and recycled cotton.

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