by Stas Margaronis Jun 16, 2023
Uncertain future for West Coast ports, says SSA’s Ed Denike
The long delay in achieving a West Coast labor contract could result in a substantial long-term loss of West Coast port business and especially hard hit will be the ports of Seattle and Tacoma, according to Edward DeNike, President, SSA Containers.
PMA and ILWU announce tentative agreement
The Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) announced a tentative agreement on a new six-year contract covering workers at all 29 West Coast ports on June 14th.
AgTC Exporters See Improved Conditions After COVID
On June 14th, agricultural exporters attending the Agriculture Transportation Coalition (AgTC) annual meeting in Tacoma, Washington expressed continued concern about ocean carriers treatment of exporters, but many seem to agree that passage of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act had alleviated problems with carriers including addressing some detention and demurrage problems.
Port of LA’s Seroka notes “minimal disruption” from labor actions as ILWU & PMA talks resume
Eugene Seroka, executive director, Port of Los Angeles reported “minimal disruption” to Port of Los Angeles operations as a result of recent labor actions by the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU).
Biden administration sees no reason to intervene in West Coast dockworker dispute
The Biden Administration says it sees no reason to intervene in the West Coast dockworkers’ dispute despite appeals from a growing number of shippers urging the Administration mediate the dispute between the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) so as to bring the yearlong disruption of port operations to an end.
PMA Accuses ILWU Of Coast-Wide Disruptions Of West Coast Ports
The Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) says the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) “is staging concerted and disruptive work actions that have effectively shut down operations at some marine terminals” At West Coast Ports on June 2nd.
ILWU Engages In “Hit And Miss” Job Actions At Oakland, Los Angeles & Long Beach
This is impacting the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach while the leading Port of Oakland terminal says it has received no ILWU...
The Port of Redwood City sees 13% mid-year revenue increase
The Port of Redwood City announced that it received a mid-year financial report stating that gross revenues were up by...
Port of Long Beach’s Cameron: Led Clean Air Action initiatives
On May 10th, Port of Long Beach Executive Director Mario Cordero announced the passing of Rick Cameron, former Deputy Executive Director who died at the age of 51.
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