Economics
U.S. Container-Ship Bottleneck Lurches Near Its February Record
- Average wait rises above six days after declining mid-year
- China port closure hits Pacific trade in busy shipping month
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The biggest U.S. trade gateway with Asia is clogged with the most inbound container vessels in more than six months, threatening to extend transportation delays, bite further into margins for American importers and boost prices for consumers.