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 | 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...
by Alex Pappas | Feb 6, 2015 | China, Ports, Week in Global Logistics
West Coast Talks Breaking Down PMA Publicizes Offer – Rumors began surfacing this week of a pending port shutdown. On Wednesday, Pacifica Maritime Association (PMA) CEO James McKenna held a press conference to outline their offer to the ILWU. The purposed 5 year...
by Alex Pappas | Nov 8, 2014 | Ports, Week in Global Logistics
PMA Accuses ILWU of Labor Slowdowns in LA and Long Beach – The Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) accused the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) of “orchestrated job actions” starting in the Pacific Northwest and expanding to Los Angeles and Long...
by Alex Pappas | Aug 22, 2014 | China, Ports, Week in Global Logistics
Truckers Strike in Ningbo – Truckers in Ningbo, China began striking this week. Major roads to the Port of Ningbo terminal and container yard were severely congested or completely blocked. The protesting truckers seek to raise transportation rates. The dispute...