by Alex Pappas | Jun 5, 2015 | Week in Global Logistics
U.S. Bill Would Allow Presidential Intervention in Port Slowdowns – A bill called the Protecting Orderly and Responsible Transit of Shipments (PORTS) Act was introduced to congress today. The bill would expand on the Taft-Hartley Act by specifically covering...
by Alex Pappas | May 22, 2015 | Ports, Week in Global Logistics
ILWU-PMA Contract Nearly Finalized – The Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) ratified the five-year contract with the International Longshore & Warehouse Union (ILWU). An announcement form the ILWU is expected today announcing that their 14,000 members ratified the...
by Alex Pappas | May 15, 2015 | Technology, Week in Global Logistics
TSA Carriers Recommend Increases – The Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (TSA) announced recommendations for carriers to issue a series of surcharges over the next two months. They are advising their members to pass a General Rate Increase (GRI) in June and July...
by Alex Pappas | May 2, 2015 | Ports, Week in Global Logistics
LA-Long Beach Truckers Strike – Truckers at four of the largest local drayage companies began a strike this week at the Ports of LA and Long Beach. The truckers are arguing that they should be classified as employees rather than independent contractors. The targeted...
by Alex Pappas | Apr 24, 2015 | Ports, Week in Global Logistics
Brazil Truckers Block Roads – Thousands of truckers are holding protest blockades across Brazil to protest low wages. Truckers are threatening to expand the blockages in the coming days if their demands are not met. The government intervened earlier this year when...