A 'disruptive' peak: US exporters navigating inland delays amid ag shipment growth.

The article discusses operational challenges for U.S. exporters, especially in agricultural commodities, due to delays at ports and inland hubs. Topics include disruptions at inland gateways like Minneapolis and Omaha, as well as slower vessel schedules and service reductions due to blank sailings. Despite these issues, U.S. agriculture exports are growing, with a 12.5 percent year-over-year increase in containerized exports in August.