Aircraft Containers Size and Compatibility Freight can come in many shapes and sizes, and because of this airlines need to have multiple containers they can load in the aircraft. Depending on the aircraft, each one can carry a number of different airline containers each varying significantly in size. There are many different options available to airlines, so I will highlight … [Read more...]
West Coast Port Update: Union Ordered Back to Work AND More…
West Coast Port Update: Union Ordered Back to Work AND More... From JOC: An arbitrator has ruled that ILWU members at LA-Long Beach must return to work after refusing to cross picket lines set up by the Teamsters union at two terminals at the Port of Los Angeles, according to the Long Beach Press Telegram. Members of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union had … [Read more...]
West Coast Ports Still Running In Spite of Teamsters
West Coast Ports Still Running In Spite of Teamsters Though both sides have agreed to keep negotiating with no strike, the Teamsters union (in the long drawn out effort to organize port truckers) is trying to take advantage of this critical time in contract negotiations with the PMA & ILWU to set up pickets against three drayage companies operating at the two ports of … [Read more...]
Happy Independence Day!
Happy Independence Day! In true American spirit, we’ve compiled a list of some interesting statistics related to our Nation’s favorite holiday and where the things we love about this holiday actually come from: * There were an estimated 2.5 million people living in our newly formed Union in 1776. Today, the USA has a population of nearly 318.4 million!! * The US … [Read more...]
WC Ports: No Contract but NO STRIKE!
WC Ports: No Contract but NO STRIKE! As expected, the ILWU & PMA did not reach a contract agreement by 5 p.m. yesterday, but both sides indicated that there will be no disruptions at U.S. West Coast ports while negotiations continue. In a joint release (JOC): “While there will be no contract extension, cargo will keep moving and normal operations will continue at the … [Read more...]