Eric Watkins
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West coast dockworkers reject extension of US labour contract
‘We’ll see you at the bargaining table,’ International Longshore & Warehouse Union tells Pacific Maritime Association as the scene is set for a tense round of labour negotiations amid record profits for carriers
White House says US business ‘at the mercy’ of carrier alliances
Carriers have agreed to clear more empty containers from ports faster and will bring in vessels dedicated to empty removal, according to the White House
US infrastructure bill delivers ‘historic’ funding, but more needed
Port of Los Angeles executive director makes plea for more federal funding for the San Pedro Bay ports
San Pedro Bay ports start offshore queueing system to clear cargo
Incoming vessels will have to wait 150 miles off the coast of Southern California until a berth becomes available
US port throughput figures rise as Biden promotes infrastructure plan
Number of containers on the docks at Los Angeles and Long Beach for more than nine days has declined by more than 20% in recent days, the president says
US sets out funding plan to upgrade and expand ‘outdated’ ports
Plan includes awarding of development grants for ports and new construction projects