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title: "Happening Now: West Coast imports expected to surge"
description: According to The Loadstar, US West Coast ports are anticipating a surge in imports due to a combination of supply chain and geopolitical disruptions.
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# [Happening Now: West Coast imports expected to surge](https://www.weberlogistics.com/blog/california-logistics-blog/happening-now-west-coast-imports-expected-to-surge)

 Written by [Weber Logistics](https://www.weberlogistics.com/blog/california-logistics-blog/author/weber-logistics) | Tue, Jan 16, 2024 @ 06:45 PM

According to [The Loadstar](https://theloadstar.com/west-coast-ports-brace-for-new-surge-in-imports-but-theyll-cope-this-time/), US West Coast ports are anticipating a surge in imports due to a combination of supply chain and geopolitical disruptions. These disruptions include transit difficulties through the Panama and Suez canals, and concerns at East Coast ports related to ongoing labor contract negotiations.

[Read the full article](https://theloadstar.com/west-coast-ports-brace-for-new-surge-in-imports-but-theyll-cope-this-time/) and stay tuned to the [Weber Logistics Blog](https://www.weberlogistics.com/blog/california-logistics-blog) for more supply chain news and insights.  

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