Ports

Supply Chain Managers in Perishables Sector Voice Concern

Tuesday, November 25, 2014 · SCMR Staff White House spokesmen have expressed their belief that collective bargaining will succeed,

New Challenge For Transpacific Supply Chain Managers:  “Congestion” Charges

Monday, November 17, 2014 · SCMR Staff A number of container lines operating between the U.S. and Asia say they intend to implement congestion charges of up to $1,000 per 40-foot container (FEU) for cargo moving via U.S. West Coast ports, effective November 17, 2014, in response to labor-related terminal delays.

Supply Chain Managers Face Dockside “Slowdowns” Staged by Dockside Labor

Tuesday, November 4, 2014 · SCMR Staff Despite assurances that The International Longshore & Warehouse Union (ILWU) has been negotiating in good faith for a new contract, the ports of Seattle and Tacoma are reporting labor “slowdowns” in recent weeks.

Supply Chain Managers Concerned About Port Congestion

Monday, October 13, 2014 · Patrick Burnson The Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles continue to cope with Peak Season congestion, but operations are still sluggish.

Port of Seattle Commission selects Ted J. Fick as next CEO

Tuesday, September 2, 2014 · Patrick Burnson Fick has over 25 years of leadership experience in major manufacturing and transportation organizations – including oversight of international operations.

Port of Oakland’s Maritime Chief Shares His Vision: Part I

Thursday, June 5, 2014 · Patrick Burnson Port of Oakland Director of Maritime John C. Driscoll has now been at his post for nearly a year. In this exclusive two-part interview, he shares some of the lessons he’s learned so far, and relates his vision for the future.

Possible West Coast Port Disruption Cause of Concern For Supply Chain Managers

Wednesday, May 14, 2014 · Jeff Berman Ahead of negotiations between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA), which began this week in San Francisco, a letter to ILWU President Robert McEllrath and PMA Chairman and CEO James McKenna pleaded the case for the…

West Coast Ports Search for Leadership

Tuesday, March 25, 2014 · SCMR Staff Long Beach and Los Angeles are still without executive directors. Seattle is about to lose one, too.

Drayage Brokering in Today’s Market

Wednesday, December 18, 2013 · Stacy Lange Supply chain managers are missing a huge opportunity by not better leveraging the technology of today’s drayage brokers to further improve efficiency and mitigate risks and liabilities

Port of Los Angeles Incentivizes Inbound Vessel Calls

Monday, November 11, 2013 · SCMR Staff An incentive program that will reward shipping lines bringing new container business is now in place

Leadership Change at Port of Los Angeles

Tuesday, October 8, 2013 · SCMR Staff Now both San Pedro Bay ports are searching for executive directors.

Ports of Oakland and Long Beach Confront New Challenges

Thursday, October 3, 2013 · SCMR Staff While one port is in rapid recovery mode, the other deals with leadership void

West Coast Ports May Have to Pick up the Slack

Friday, December 21, 2012 · Patrick Burnson While shippers using East and Gulf Coast ports brace for the imminent strike of ILA dockworkers, the West Coast shipping community is also expressing concern.

Retailer’s Supply Chain in Jeopardy if Port Strike is Not Averted

Thursday, December 20, 2012 · Patrick Burnson In two separate letters, The National Retail Federation (NRF) and the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) called upon President Obama to engage directly in contract negotiations between the International Longshoremen’s Association and the United States Maritime…

Supply Chain Managers Continue to Rely on West Coast Ports During Holiday Season

Monday, December 10, 2012 · Patrick Burnson Even though the nation’s top ocean cargo gateways have been virtually shut down for several days this past month, retailers are reporting a slight increase in inbound throughput