by Alex Pappas | Jul 11, 2014 | Ports, Week in Global Logistics
ILWU-PMA Take a Break – The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) released a joint statement announcing that they were taking a 72-hours break from negotiating their contract that governs the U.S. West Coast...
by Alex Pappas | Jun 6, 2014 | Compliance, Week in Global Logistics
Food Supply Chain Concerns Ahead of World Cup – Brazilian officials have found and removed over 50 pounds of expired meat, fish, butter and other food stuffs from hotels hosting visiting national soccer teams. Another 50 pounds of food was disposed of due to...
by Alex Pappas | Feb 14, 2014 | Logistics, Ports, Week in Global Logistics
Port of Portland Offers Incentive Payments to Ocean Carriers – The Port of Portland has authorized incentive payments to Hanjin Shipping Co. and other ocean cargo carriers as a final bid to keep them calling at the port. The port will pay $20 per container moved...
by Alex Pappas | Sep 27, 2013 | Ports, Week in Global Logistics
Berth Project at Port Manatee Awarded $6.4 Million – Port Manatee has been awarded $6.4 million in state funding for a berth enhancement project. The port is positioning themselves for growth due to their close proximity to the expanding Panama Canal. Read more from...
by Alex Pappas | Aug 30, 2013 | China, Logistics, Ports, Week in Global Logistics
FTZ Approved in Shanghai – China’s State Council has approved the setup of a pilot free trade zone (FTZ) in Shanghai. This will be the first free trade zone in mainland China and is seen as an important policy move by the Chinese government. Read more from Journal of...