West Coast: Congestion felt through 2nd Quarter Retailers were impacted by the West Coast contract negotiations that resulted in a later start to the spring season. This will cost the U.S. retailers an estimated $7 billion this year. From JOC: Many major retailers say they've had to cutback calendars and build up inventories well in advance in the second quarter, or … [Read more...]
Tianjin Port Blasts – Thunderstorms complicate recovery
Tianjin Port Blasts - Thunderstorms complicate recovery From AP (via ABC News): Thunderstorms Tuesday complicated recovery efforts from last week's massive explosions at a warehouse in China's Tianjin port that killed at least 114 people, left 57 missing and exposed dangerous chemicals — including some that could become flammable on contact with … [Read more...]
Explosions at Chinese Container Port -Tianjin
Explosions at Chinese Container Port -Tianjin From Reuters: Two huge explosions tore through an industrial area where toxic chemicals and gas were stored in the northeast Chinese port city of Tianjin, killing at least 50 people, including at least a dozen fire fighters, officials and state media said on Thursday. At least 700 people were injured, more than 71 … [Read more...]
West Coast Port News
West Coast Port News From JOC: LA-Long Beach looking beyond peak season to greater challenges ahead All seem to be confident that LA-Long Beach will be able to handle the spike in container volume this peak season. However, there are longer-term challenges: mega ships, carrier alliances, truck turn times, and rail performances. West Coast ports have lost 5% market … [Read more...]
West Coast Ports: Illegal ILWU Chassis Inspections
West Coast Ports: Illegal ILWU Chassis Inspections Federal agencies are asked by the chassis leasing companies and California truckers to prevent (what they say) alleged illegal ILWU chassis inspections. From Alex Cherin, executive director of the California Trucking Association's intermodal conference: "We've definitely seen an uptick in these unnecessary inspections … [Read more...]