ILWU ratifies 6-year contract

Approval of the contract ends more than a year of uncertainty surrounding West Coast ports and fears of a possible strike.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 1, 2023

Burlington drives down freight costs in Q2

The retailer renegotiated freight contracts and leveraged lower fuel rates to cut transportation costs.

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 31, 2023

Explore the Trendline➔

Inside the trends affecting logistics management

The demise of the de minimis exception, trade tensions and tariffs are among the new challenges logistics managers are facing.  

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Your shipping choices can protect endangered whales and reduce air pollution

Sustainable shipping programs help companies protect endangered whales and reduce air pollution.

Aug. 28, 2023

Panama Canal delays have shippers mulling freight diversions

Options for cargo owners include longer intermodal routes and alternative lanes like the Suez Canal, analysts say.

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 23, 2023

Amazon, FedEx and United Airlines join Hawaiʻi fire recovery efforts

The state’s transportation department has waived wharfage charges for inbound humanitarian shipments at Maui’s Port of Kahului.

By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 23, 2023

Hawaiʻi fires: Carriers prioritize emergency supplies for Maui

Hawaiian Airlines, Young Brothers and Matson are part of a widescale effort to carry critical shipments to Kahului in wake of devastation.

By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 11, 2023

4 supply chain insights for the second half of 2023

Experts gave tips on economic metrics to watch and how to assess producers’ readiness to nearshore during the live event “Supply Chain Outlook: Trends and Risks To Watch."

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 9, 2023

Canada’s West Coast ports get 4-year labor deal after union ratification

Now, ports and dockworkers must work to regain trust from trading partners, federal officials said.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 7, 2023

Canada’s West Coast ports get new tentative deal after union rejection

ILWU Canada members voted to reject a tentative deal last week due to safety, wellbeing and work jurisdiction concerns. But by Sunday, stakeholders had found a new settlement.

By Edwin Lopez • July 31, 2023

California ports get more than $700M in federal grants

Many of the grants are specifically designed to help speed the movement of goods at the ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach and Oakland.

By Alejandra Carranza • July 27, 2023

ILWU Canada leaders to recommend approval of tentative West Coast port labor deal

The British Columbia Maritime Employers Association, said Friday that they expect members will be able to vote on a deal in the coming week.

By Edwin Lopez • July 22, 2023

Canada West Coast port longshore workers resume strike

Maritime employers had already ratified a deal when an ILWU Canada division rejected it, leading longshore workers to again walk off the job on Tuesday.

By Edwin Lopez • July 19, 2023

ILWU Canada revokes July 22 strike notice

“The past 24 hours have demonstrated that this continues to be a fluid and unpredictable situation,” the British Columbia Maritime Employers Association said of the news.

By Edwin Lopez • July 19, 2023

ILWU Canada to strike this weekend after Tuesday stoppage ruled illegal

The renewed strike action comes after the ILWU received a cease and desist from the Canada Industrial Relations Board after failing to provide sufficient notice.

By Kelly Stroh , Edwin Lopez • July 19, 2023

How Canada’s West Coast port labor negotiations unfolded: a timeline

The saga included a 13-day strike, an illegal work stoppage, a voted-down proposed settlement and two tentative deals before parties ratified a 4-year contract.

By Edwin Lopez • July 18, 2023

BCMEA and ILWU Canada reach tentative agreement

A 4-year deal was agreed upon, with operations to resume at the ports “as soon as possible.”

By Kelly Stroh • Updated July 14, 2023

Shippers should plan now for a carrier market rebound, experts say

Excess capacity isn't likely to last long, and firms are slashing supply chain costs to prepare.

By Larry Avila • July 13, 2023

Deal to end British Columbia port strike is within reach, Canada’s labor chief says

Minister of Labour Seamus O'Regan sent the negotiating parties a letter on Tuesday, alerting them mediators would soon propose a settlement.

By Edwin Lopez • July 12, 2023

Blank sailings hit record low in pandemic era: Sea-Intelligence

The milestone is good news for shippers, who can take advantage of more freight capacity, according to the report.

By Alejandra Carranza • July 11, 2023

What is going on at Canada’s West Coast ports?

A dispute over pay and work contracts at British Columbia ports has led to a union strike that could spill over to broader supply chain disruptions.

By Edwin Lopez • July 7, 2023

ILWU details path to ratifying West Coast port labor deal

Members could take months to approve a deal, said union president Willie Adams.

By Edwin Lopez • June 16, 2023

9 industry reactions to the West Coast port labor deal

President Joe Biden, several ports and industry trade groups all expressed relief and support for the tentative deal.

By Alejandra Carranza • June 16, 2023

PMA, ILWU reach tentative deal on 6-year contract

The agreement comes after 13 months of negotiations and some help from Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su.

By Edwin Lopez • June 15, 2023

Ship wait times rise at Seattle, Long Beach, other ports after slowdowns

Longer vessel load and unload times, as well as a growing number of West Coast-bound ships, have combined to create sizable ship backups at many major port gateways.

By Edwin Lopez • June 14, 2023

Acting Labor Secretary Su joins port contract talks in San Francisco

Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka said the visit shows the negotiations are a top priority for the Biden-Harris administration.

By Alejandra Carranza • June 13, 2023