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World’s Second Largest Container Ship Arrives in the UK for the First Time
The Hong Kong-registered CSCL Globe, measuring more than 400m (1,312ft) in length, docked at Felixstowe at 12:30 GMT on Wednesday loaded with about 19,100 standard containers.
Labor Secretary to Help Reach West Coast Port Deal
Labor Secretary Tom Perez will travel to California to help broker an agreement between shipping companies and dockworkers in a dispute that has led to a partial shutdown of ports along the U.S. West Coast, the White House said on Saturday.
Port Workers Strike While the Economy is Hot
“Workers tend to strike more frequently when the economy’s doing better and less frequently when the economy’s not doing well,” says Harry Katz, a professor of labor relations at Cornell University.
West Coast Ports to Shut Down for Next Four Days
The loading and unloading of cargo freighters will be suspended, as operations were last weekend, on Thursday and again on Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
A Lockout Looms for the ILWU: Why it Might Happen, and What it Means for the Nation
A lockout differs from a strike, although the effects are similar - due to the apparent lack of productivity, the Pacific Maritime Association will be the party that initiates the lockout.
What’s The Next Move for The West Coast Ports?
At this point agreeing to disagree ostensibly is the closest thing to progress at this point, and shippers are upset and considering permanent changes, should things not improve in a material way sooner than later.
West Coast Port Employers Suspend Some Operations Amid Labor Dispute
Temporary Action at Los Angeles and Long Beach Comes as Negotiations Continue.
NRF to the ILWU & PMA: Stop Holding the Supply Chain Community Hostage
West Coast ports to temporarily suspend weekend vessel operations in light of continued union slowdowns.
West Coast Port Shutdown Could Be 5 Days Away
West Coast seaports could shut down in as soon as five days - hobbling U.S. trade with Asia - if dockworkers and their employers cannot reach a new contract.
Congestion Persists at West Coast Ports
The twin ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles continue to experience congestion that delays shipment of goods through Inland Southern California to the rest of the nation.
Economic Impact and Competitiveness of the West Coast Ports and Factors that Could Threaten Growth
As demonstrated in this white paper, the West Coast ports are a critical economic engine for the U.S. economy.
U.S. West Coast Ports Face New Crisis as Dockworkers Cease Contract Negotiations
Negotiations over a new contract for dockworkers at 29 West Coast ports took an unexpected turn Thursday, as the union insisted on "small table" talks while employers decried the "extended break."
Problems at the West Coast Ports and How Rate Increases are Affecting Your Profitability
The West Coast Ports are quickly approaching a crisis situation that will affect your supply chain, and this is heading into the holiday season when shipping increases.
CaroTrans Addresses U.S. West Coast Supply Chain Risk With Alternative Routing Options
U.S. West Coast port readiness program to address potential supply chain disruptions.
ILWU Panama Division Panama Canal Pilots Voice Safety Concerns Over New Canal Navigation
The long-awaited expansion of the Panama Canal has taken a somewhat different course from that initially proposed, according to the Panama Canal Pilots’ Union, and as such, may pose significant threats to the safety of navigation in the Canal.
The Risk of Disruption at West Coast Ports by Thanksgiving is Increasing Daily
West Coast port slowdown raises fears of dockworker strike or lockout - business groups are urging that a federal mediator help the two sides in port negotiations reach an agreement.
Retail Importers Hope to See Solutions to Local Port Container Congestion Problems
The congestion at Los Angeles and Long Beach ports has been going on for at least two months, but no one expected it to last this long, and no one anticipates an immediate fix - gridlocked docks possibly threatens holiday season.
Impact of Panama Canal Expansion on the U.S. Intermodal System
Understanding current trade flows and continuing changes in international trade lanes is critical to optimizing system investment and operations within our own borders.
Expiration of West Coast Ports Contract Brings Surge in Imports
“We’re still hoping to get through this without any significant disruptions but retailers aren’t taking any chances,” said NRF Vice President for Supply Chain and Customs Policy Jonathan Gold.
West Coast Ports Labor Contract Still In the Making
With the deadline for labor contract negotiations between the International Longshore Warehouse Union and the Pacific Maritime Association arriving last night, the current status remains in flux.
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