Twice-monthly e-mail briefing for independent aftermarket distributors serving the transportation industry A summary of relevant articles culled from hundreds of top news sources The inside track to business best-practices to help you do your job It’s what decision makers need to know It's FREE!       Privacy Information       SmartBrief and CVSN will not rent, sell, or trade your e-mail address to any external entities -- ever. Click here to read our Privacy Policy.       About SmartBrief About CVSN     Send CVSN SmartBrief story to a colleague. * Your Name * Your E-mail * Friend's E-mail Separate multiple addresses with commas.   Personal Message * Indicates required fields Terms and Conditions: You must submit valid e-mail addresses only. Use of e-mail addresses is subject to the terms of SmartBrief's privacy policy. Here's the story you're sending: Softening demand for imported goods creates ripples in supply chain Two large ports on the West Coast report that import volume fell by almost 9% in January and February versus the same time span last year, foreshadowing a possible slowdown for railroads and package delivery companies. With less U.S. demand for Asian imports, three of the largest global shipping lines have started sharing space on each other's vessels rather than operating their own weekly service across the Pacific. Both UPS and Union Pacific already have reported lighter volume over the last several weeks.  Wall Street Journal, The (3/20)