ALERT: Port Congestion Information is from Shipco.com: The Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Long Beach are experiencing extreme congestion. This is causing containers in some cases to be delayed for days. Truckers are missing appointment times due to the congestion and often have to leave without getting the designated container. Besides congestion we are also … [Read more...]
UPDATE: West Coast Port Negotiation Status
UPDATE: West Coast Port Negotiation Status The following provides updated information on the West Coast Port negotiations: The talks began on May 12th, and then recently on June 10th Jim McKenna (president of PMA) advised that negotiations: “are ongoing and positive.” Similarly on June 5th in a joint statement by both parties: they expressed the same sentiment. … [Read more...]
West Coast Ports Update: Negotiations Continue
West Coast Ports Update: Negotiations Continue Contrary to some of the reports, both the PMA and ILWU confirmed that contract negotiations started on May 12th and have not been interrupted. From their joint statement: Both parties remain at the table and are working to reach agreement on a new coast-wide contract. The current six-year contract expires on June 30, … [Read more...]
West Cost Ports: Congestion Surcharges Clarified
West Cost Ports: Congestion Surcharges Clarified The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) clarifies rules pertaining to congestion surcharges planned by trans-Pacific carriers in the event of U.S. West Coast work stoppages. From the JOC summarizing FMC rules regarding port surcharges: The congestion surcharges must be published in tariffs for at least 30 days before the … [Read more...]
Update on West Coast Port/Strike
Update on West Coast Port/Strike As of today, the ILWU and PMA are still in negotiations for their new labor agreement to replace the existing agreement expiring on June 30. The negotiations cover all US West Coast ports (including Los Angeles, Long Beach, Oakland, Portland, Seattle, Tacoma) but not those in Canada or along the US East/Gulf Coasts. Although some form of … [Read more...]