Update on West Coast Ports, LTL Rate Increases, and Fuel Surcharges

Right now there’s no labor contract at the West Coast ports, they’re at 90% capacity, and these and other issues are critically impacting your supply chain.

The ports at Long Beach and Los Angeles handle 40% of U.S. import volume.

So what will the impact be for your business? Last week, I interviewed Jon Slangerup, CEO at the Port of Long Beach to get his insights.

On The Record Interview with Jon Slangerup
Jon Slangerup, the CEO of the Port of Long Beach, talks about what’s taking place at the crtical West Coast ports and how they’re dealing with no labor contract, 90% capacity and other issues.

Listen to the interview to get a better idea of what shippers should expect and what’s happening at these crtical ports that handle 40% of U.S. import volume.

Another thing shippers should be aware of right now is what the drop in fuel prices means for your rates.

How are carriers handling the drop in surcharges? Watch the video above to find out.

Related: 2015 Freight Transportation Rates Keeping Pace with U.S. Growth