Tuesday, July 1, 2014 · Jeff Berman
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
Thursday, June 26, 2014 · Patrick Burnson
In a recent letter to Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Mario Cordero, the National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America, Inc. asked the FMC to consider procedures addressing port disruptions resulting from unusual occurrences such as major force majeure…
Tuesday, June 17, 2014 · Patrick Burnson
The Agriculture Transportation Coalition (AgTC), says there are several compelling reasons why U.S. West Coast ports are facing “critical” challenges.
Monday, June 16, 2014 · Patrick Burnson
While negotiations for a new labor contract covering nearly 20,000 dockworkers at 29 West Coast ports are continuing, shippers are urging The Pacific Maritime Association and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union to come to terms for a new six-year contract quickly.
Monday, June 9, 2014 · Jeff Berman
With the June 30 deadline for contract talks for West Coast dockworkers between the between the Pacific Maritime Association and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) approaching, import activity at United States-based retail container ports is expected to see…
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.
Friday, April 25, 2014 · Patrick Burnson
A panel discussion comprising two prominent port planners will address infrastructure and investment at next week’s Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC) annual conference in Chicago. Paul Rasmussen, U.S. trade expert and CEO of Zepol, will also be sharing his…
Tuesday, April 22, 2014 · Patrick Burnson
The National Retail Federation is encouraging maritime management and the union representing dockworkers along the U.S. West Coast ports to expedite pending contract negotiations and reach agreement on a new deal well in advance of the expiration of the current contract this…
Monday, April 21, 2014 · Patrick Burnson
The newly created and expanded alliances of P3 and G6 will certainly review and revise port calls, but the shift in initial deployments will be subtle, says Neil Davidson, senior analyst of ports and terminals for Drewry Research.
Thursday, April 17, 2014 · Patrick Burnson
In a move that is already stirring controversy, The L.A. 2020 Commission, has suggested that The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach merge cargo operations.
Thursday, April 17, 2014 · SCMR Staff
Paul Rasmussen, U.S. trade expert and CEO of Zepol, will be joining a panel of experts examining U.S. port infrastructure at the upcoming Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC) annual conference in Chicago April 27 – 30, 2014.
Wednesday, February 12, 2014 · SCMR Staff
February volumes at U.S.-based retail container ports are expected to see an annual decline, according to the most recent edition of the Port Tracker report from the National Retail Federation (NRF) and maritime consultancy Hackett Associates.
Monday, January 27, 2014 · Patrick Burnson
In the coming weeks, the Port of Los Angeles will start construction on two major roadway projects that will improve the Harbor I-110 Freeway and nearby surface streets in San Pedro and Wilmington.
Monday, January 27, 2014 · Patrick Burnson
Seaports across the nation are confronting one similar challenge: how to develop a sustainable strategy for distributing dredged materials.
Monday, January 27, 2014 · SCMR Staff
When the Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC) stages its annual conference in Chicago April 27 – 30, 2014, seaport infrastructure will be top of mind, say organizers.
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