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US importers increasingly steer clear of West Coast ports

Whereas imports to major ports on the US West Coast are declining, activity is increasing at East Coast ports. Fear of a strike on the West Coast plays a part, according to analytics firm.
The Port of Los Angeles, one of the largest in the US, will see increasing competition from the East Coast ports in the future. | Photo: Robyn Beck/AFP/Ritzau Scanpix
The Port of Los Angeles, one of the largest in the US, will see increasing competition from the East Coast ports in the future. | Photo: Robyn Beck/AFP/Ritzau Scanpix
by KIT LINDHARDT

US companies are reluctant to use the large ports on the country’s West Coast such as Los Angeles and Long Beach when importing goods from abroad.

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