Cargo delays will continue, but air freight option has to be balanced against skyrocketing prices, UPS officials say.
Hyster Company delivers first Tier 4 container handlers to Port of Los Angeles, Finnair Cargo partners with IAG Cargo and smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi selects CEVA to manage its e-commerce distribution […]
Southern California ports plan continued cooperation to get containers moving.
Union reponds that ICTSI is blaming others for its own mistakes.
ILWU, PMA agree to transform arbitration system, labor secretary says.
U.S. Labor Secretary Thomas Perez announced Friday night the dockworkers’ union and its employers reached agreement on a new five-year contract.
Cargo backlog could take one to two months to clear out.
Northern California port shut down briefly after disagreement over labor break time.
Port Tampa Bay takes long-term approach to business development.
Apparel, footwear shippers struggle with West Coast port issues.
Differences between the ILWU and ILA abound, but can port labor negotiations be structured more effectively?
Fast growing U.S. forage exports hit by West Coast port problems.
I’ve written before about the shortsightedness of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union when it comes to dragging out contract talks with the marine terminal operators to the point […]
Third-party systems and back office arrangements allow intermediaries to focus on core customer-facing functions.
U.S. Labor Secretary Perez announced Friday night the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and Pacific Maritime Association reached an agreement on a new five-year contract.
Harley Shaiken, a professor at the University of California, Berkeley, said an agreement between the ILWU and PMA could be reached in days rather than weeks.
Furniture retailer IKEA has submitted its final plans to the City of Joliet, Ill. to proceed with building a distribution center there.
West Coast port labor negotiations are now focused on arbitration system.
Substantial market demand in Portland region exists for exporting and importing goods to and from Asia, says terminal operator.
U.S. Labor and Commerce Secretaries, along with Los Angeles mayor, met with ILWU and PMA negotiators.
Labor Secretary Thomas Perez met both parties accompanied by a mediator from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service who has been assisting in the talks since early January.
The Taft-Hartley Act gives presidents ability to intervene in damaging work stoppages such as the one engulfing West Coast ports.
CMA CGM takes delivery of two new containerships, and Murphy Logistics opens two warehouses in Kansas City.
Move comes as ILWU, PMA talks enter 10th month.
Both sides met Thursday with aid of federal mediator and negotiations are expected to continue on Friday.
Terminal operator says it will seek other carriers for container terminal.
FedEx Ground builds new DC, DP World London Gateway Port constructs third berth, CenterPoint Properties completes intermodal facility, Delta Cargo co-locates with Air France-KLM, and TASCO Berhad opens new warehouse.
PMA said ships will not load or unload cargo Thursday, Saturday, Sunday or Monday due to continuing ILWU slowdowns.
The Korean liner company said it will continue to serve the Pacific Northwest region from Seattle.
The logistics company said its improved facility features a “unique” cold storage facility designed for the life sciences and healthcare sectors.
Major shipper and railroad told a Senate panel about the harmful impact of work slowdowns at West Coast ports.
CMA CGM opens new agencies in Turkey and Guatemala, SR Technics extends partnership with Kuehne + Nagel in Middle East, Southeastern Freight Lines expands in Kentucky and Ohio and CenterPoint […]
West Coast port union and management continue publicity war.
PMA neither loaded nor unloaded ships over the weekend, leaving yard and gate operations up to individual terminals.
Draymen say they could be forced out of business by huge demurrage and detention bills.
Union disputes claims that West Coast container docks are too congested to unload ships at night.
Union official worries technology could cost longshoremen jobs, but former executive says pride in work would provide security.
PMA says it offered the ILWU a 5-year contract with 3% annual wage increases, and negotiations will continue, but a lockout could occur in 5-10 days.
Jim McKenna, chief negotiator for terminal operators will discuss contract talks, now in their ninth month.
Union reportedly has comprehensive offer.
Port congestion is causing layoffs and inability to reach overseas consumers.
Hueneme CEO says port could offer relief valve for congestion.
Port of Long Beach CEO said ports are in a “perfect position” to play this role.
Flexi-Van executive says “misplaced” chassis have aggravated congestion.
DHL pilot with its customer Ricoh showed augmented reality technology increased efficiency in picking process, with uses in transportation and last mile delivery also possible.
Facility to help Port Santa Marta handle perishables.
CEVA and Total Quality Logistics opened new offices, while Dorian Drake and Davies Turner announced new strategic partnerships.
Employers “hopeful that this will allow us to move toward conclusion of an agreement in the near term.”
Ports using contingency anchorages as number of ships waiting for berths grow.
With container trailers in short supply, some shippers and truckers are creating dedicated fleets.
Leading chassis companies expect “gray pools” by peak season.
Union leader says restricted night operations amount to a “mini lockout.”
No contract talks planned with Pacific Maritime Association Thursday.
A white paper by TMS provider GTG Technology delves into how the e-commerce giant’s anticipatory shipping patent might affect logistics for small and medium retailers.
Yusen Logistics Australia has opened its sixth warehouse in Sydney.
Longshoremen are planning rallies tomorrow in Los Angeles and Tacoma.
Acquisition expands Radiant’s footprint and service offerings, as well as cross-selling opportunities in the Canada market.
Founder of G-Log now leads TMS provider 3Gtms, which is offering a program that allows shippers to reduce transportation spend with no upfront cost.
Workers will try to clear backlog from terminals.
Councilman believes ports have taken “another step closer to a lockout.”
Draymen and beneficial cargo owners are shouldering burden and cost of congestion.
Nissan and Walmart say they have effective plans to minimize impact of West Coast port delays.
The liner carrier will allow shippers to take advantage of barge service between Port of Virginia terminals and inland river port, lessening truck traffic on I-64 corridor.
Despite presence of federal mediator ‘no further agreements have been reached.’
Port Tracker report says imports rose 6 percent in 2014 at a dozen major container ports used by retailers.
Container carrier benefited from volume growth to Hawaii and Guam and lower fuel prices.
Agriculture shippers say new contract must have ‘improvements in port operations.’
Feds announce that they will assist ILWU and PMA in contract talks that have been going on since May.
The port says terminals may extend hours for another month to deal with pre-Lunar New Year volumes.
ILWU says it may take between eight to 10 days to unload a ship because of limits on longshore hiring.
Panama Canal board gives green light to 5 million-TEU terminal; project goes to national assembly.
The longshore union says the ‘few issues that remain unresolved relate directly to the carriers.’
Business groups tell Obama that the use of a mediator is imperative in longshore union talks.
The port commission addresses L.A. discussion agreement, chassis, dock fees and empty container yard.
Schenker has begun building a new logistics center to house and distribute products for the global consumer goods company.
The Pacific Maritime Association wants a federal mediator to assist with contract talks with the ILWU.
In Oakland, the port has seen a higher number of ships at anchor, and ships are off schedule from Los Angeles.
PMA says it is not close to a new contract with the ILWU.
Contract negotiations between West Coast longshoremen and employers have entered month eight.
ILWU sends PMA proposals, as Congressman Bill Shuster writes to president about West Coast Longshore negotiations.
Todd Peters, the current chief executive officer of GENCO, will continue stay with the company.
Sources say a comprehensive proposal was sent by management to union last week.
On Second Thought with John Tabor Supply chain risk has become a hot topic lately with concerns about rising transportation costs, regulations, and capacity issues. As I write this […]
To say that American shippers are angry as hell with West Coast dock labor, along with their terminal employers and the liner carriers, is an understatement. The International […]
Container Analytics with Ben Meyer One of the biggest stories in the container shipping industry at the moment is the massive congestion problems at the ports of Los […]
Founder of cargo booking website Cargo Chief traces origins to problems he faced as a shipper.
Just before Thanksgiving I spoke with Andrew Kinsey, a senior marine risk consultant for Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty, who addressed a variety of issues on his radar screen. […]
Port of Virginia has new leadership focused on correcting service problems that plague importers and exporters.
FMC Commissioner Khouri said the agency is making sure ocean carriers properly implement any surcharges for cargo at West Coast ports.
Drewry says falling energy prices likely to spur more spending by U.S. consumers.
CEVA Logistics has expanded operations in Singapore with the opening of a new warehouse at Jalan Buroh.
SeaIntel analysis finds vessels delayed an average of 3.4 days into Los Angeles and Long Beach, as well as the next port of call.
Shippers are feeling squeezed by port capacity problems and unreliable liner service.
The NRF’s monthly monitor of container activity shows seasonal slowdown, but annual growth.
A movie theater owner in the heartland has been affected by port congestion.
Chief negotiators for West Coast longshoremen and employers are expected to begin talking again.
The newspaper said the ILWU’s half-speed work tactics are hurting innocent businesses, calls for union contract with the PMA.
Ocean carriers are postponing congestion surcharges proposed in reaction to the ongoing ILWU and PMA labor discussions impacting West Coast ports.
A Drewry report found that U.S. terminals need to use infrastructure better and that ending the PMA’s negotiation with the union won’t fix congestion issues.
Container carriers are announcing West Coast port congestion charges of $1,000 per FEU
