Monthly Archives: November 2014

USWC Terminals Operating Today, November 13th

So far today, all USWC have remained open. I was concerned about SSA Terminal in Oakland after it shut down yesterday for the second time in a week due to ILWU labor issues. Another concern that popped up earlier this … Continue reading

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USWC Terminal Update on the Day After Veterans Day

We expected to see more congestion than normal on the day after Veterans Day. As of 10:55am, we already have our first terminal closure. SSA Terminal in Oakland has shut down for the day due to ILWU labor issues. This … Continue reading

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ILWU Walkout! Various Terminals Begin Shutting Down Along the USWC

I barely finished my previous newsletter when I received word that various terminals along the USWC were shutting down for the day due to ILWU longshoremen walking out. The latest is that four terminals in Los Angeles / Long Beach … Continue reading

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Crisis at West Coast Ports

For months now, importers and exporters at U.S. West Coast ports have been dealing with massive congestion that has only gotten worse during the peak season. There are quite a few articles written recently detailing the numerous contributing factors that … Continue reading

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