Port of Oakland container terminals were shut down this morning as a result of a labor action initiated by clerks represented by International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 34, according to sources at the Port of Oakland.

The transportation sector is still plagued by bottlenecks, so it's essential to take a step back and better understand consumer demand, which will enable you to estimate demand more precisely and effectively. Anita discusses  why this is crucial and what may occur if you don't have a firm grasp on demand. After that, she discusses how understanding demand may make transportation businesses more effective and offers some strategies for using the data at their disposal to anticipate demand in advance and improve efficiency.

Mississippi River barge traffic paralyzed by low water emergency.

The U.S. Coast Guard is warning that U.S. ports and marine terminals remain exposed to cyber attacks on a number of different fronts.

This year, since I’ve taken the reigns as executive director of the E-470 Public Highway Authority, I’ve been amazed by its resilience.

Despite promises by Oakland City officials that the $12 billion Oakland A’s ballpark and condominium complex at the Port of Oakland’s Howard Terminal will not require taxpayer funding, there is growing concern that Oakland taxpayers may be required to foot part of the bill.

Eugene Seroka, executive director Port of Los Angeles, remains hopeful that the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) will resolve their differences and avoid a labor disruption to U.S. West Coast ports.

The 96th Annual Propeller Club convention, held in Athens, Greece between September 20th and 22nd, demonstrated the continued power of Greek shipping.

The Water Institute of the Gulf is harvesting depth sounding data from a fleet of tugs working in Louisiana’s stretch of the Mississippi River so as to develop an early warning system that anticipates shoaling problems for river shipping and ports.

A recent U.S. Airforwarders Association member survey indicates the global labor shortage is putting pressure on operations and their ability to meet ongoing customer demand.