by Alex Pappas | Feb 27, 2015 | Ports, Week in Global Logistics
Tentative Port Agreement Reached – A tentative contract agreement was reach between the ILWU and PMA last Friday evening. Although this is important step toward recovery, it will likely take months before U.S. West Coast ports return to “normal” operations. ...
by Alex Pappas | Jan 16, 2015 | Ports, Week in Global Logistics
Port Contract Negotiations Worsening – Despite a federal mediator joining labor contract negotiations between the terminals operators (PMA) and longshoremen (ILWU) last week, hostility between the parties is increasing. The PMA and ILWU are both publicly...
by Alex Pappas | Oct 3, 2014 | China, Green, Week in Global Logistics
Focus on FAA Contingency Plans After Chicago Airport Fire – Last week a disgruntled employee set fire to equipment at a Chicago area air traffic control center. After severe delays at both O’Hare and Midway airports, traffic is beginning to return to normal. The...
by Alex Pappas | Aug 15, 2014 | Ports, Week in Global Logistics
E-Cigarettes May Face Flight Restrictions –Airport officials in Massachusetts are asking regulators to consider categorizing e-cigarettes as hazardous materials because of concerns over their lithium-ion batteries. The request comes after a smoldering bag was removed...
by Alex Pappas | Jul 25, 2014 | Week in Global Logistics
FAA Halts Israel Flights – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) banned flights to Israel’s Tel Aviv airport this week after a missile hit within a mile of the airport. This news comes in the wake of the downing of passenger flight MH-17 over Ukrainian airspace. ...