Here are some of the logistics highlights of 2014: West Coast Ports and more!
West Coast Ports
Far and away the West Coast Ports have highlighted logistics and other news in 2014 and will continue into 2015!
Starting with the concerns before negotiations started with PMA and union: 2014 Pending West Coast Dock Strike
The talks begin: West Coast Port 2014 Contract Talks to Begin May 12th
In addition to the talk of congestion and congestion surcharges, the contract deadline [July 1st] passes: WC Ports: No Contract but NO STRIKE!
But Congestion at Los Angeles-Long Beach Ports and later [October] No Contract Yet – Labor Slowdowns Adding to Congestion?
As congestion increases and negotiations finally resume after the Thanksgiving holiday, by mid-December PMA presents an offer West Coast Ports: Contract Offer, then December 22, the PMA asks for Federal Mediation, but the Conflict Continues….
~Superior Freight Services, Inc. will keep you updated with the latest on the West Coast Ports and other logistic news: news
Exports 2014 News
2014: Export Control Reform News
U.S. Export Restrictions to Russia
Import 2014 News
New Edition of HTS effective January 1, 2014
C-TPAT: Portal 2.0 Deployment on December 8th
Importers: Changes to Focused Assessment
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