Per JOC - the 'War of Words' continues.... The ILWU president challenged ocean carrier executives to become directly involved in contract negotiations in order to end the impasse. The PMA shot back that the ILWU's statement "only underscores the need" for federal mediation in the negotiations which the employer group called for on Dec. 22. So far the negotiations between the … [Read more...]
New Standard Language on BIS Licenses
New Standard Language on BIS Licenses From BIS [Bureau of Industry & Security]: Starting on December 8, 2014, a new notice will appear on all validated licenses issued by the BIS. The notice will inform exporters of the scope of the license authorization and will read as follows: "Unless limited by a condition set forth below, the export, reexport or transfer … [Read more...]
West Coast Ports: Contract Negotiations Resume
West Coast Ports: Contract Negotiations Resume Contract negotiations between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and the Pacific Maritime Association resumed a week ago in San Francisco. From JOC : Both parties had spent the previous day meeting internally to prepare for the return to face-to-face negotiations. There was much disappointment with the … [Read more...]
IATA: Air Cargo Growth Continues
IATA: Air Cargo Growth Continues Air Cargo volumes rose 5.2% [measured in in FTK's - freight tonne kilometers] for September compared to last year; capacity increased by 3.8%. There is overall growth: for some airlines increases of 5 to 17% for Asia- Pacific, North America, Middle East and Africa but some areas are seeing a decline [European carriers] or flat [Latin … [Read more...]
West Coast Ports – This Week’s Latest
West Coast Ports - This Week's Latest The congestion stress continues at the West Coast ports Trucks wait in long lines and shortage of experienced labor persists at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. Seattle / Tacoma: The union is accused of work slowdowns resulting in BNSF Railway cutting of intermodal service from some interior locations to the Port of … [Read more...]