Chamber of Commerce asks Biden to appoint a mediator in PMA, ILWU contract talks

The last time a president appointed a mediator to intervene was in 2002, when ports shut down for eleven days.

By Alejandra Carranza • June 13, 2023

Slowdowns led to weekend closures at Port of Seattle, PMA says

The International Longshore and Warehouse Union denied the maritime employer's claim, saying ports remained open.

By Edwin Lopez • June 12, 2023

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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

White House comments on port disruptions as trade groups call for intervention

Trade associations were quick to send out a message urging President Biden to push for a labor resolution after several terminal closures occurred over some West Coast ports.

By Alejandra Carranza • June 9, 2023

Port of Oakland shuts down after longshore worker dies

After the incident, several terminals alerted trucking companies they would be closed for the day.

By Edwin Lopez • June 6, 2023

Panama Canal on alert as low water levels could affect transit

The canal authority said economic impact was unavoidable. In response, some ocean carriers have announced surcharges.

By Alejandra Carranza • June 6, 2023

ONE joins GBSN after trial of blockchain platform

Other members of the Global Shipping Business Network include COSCO shipping, Hapag-Lloyd and OOCL.

By Alejandra Carranza • June 6, 2023

Labor disruptions throughout West Coast ports sow uncertainty

Five ports in California and Washington experienced issues Friday as terminal jobs went unfilled. Stakeholders warn ripple effects could be felt in the coming days.

By Edwin Lopez • June 3, 2023

A labor flareup is affecting operations at several West Coast ports

The ports of Los Angeles, Oakland and potentially others are experiencing disruption due to the shortfall. This is a developing story.

By Edwin Lopez , Alejandra Carranza • June 2, 2023

2 ocean carriers fined for Ocean Shipping Reform Act violations

ONE and Wan Hai Lines paid a combined $2.65 million in fees, and agreed to issue refunds to affected shippers.

By Alejandra Carranza • May 25, 2023

Georgia Ports Authority to build rail hub in Gainesville

The new inland terminal is expected to handle 60,000 containers per year and is set to begin construction in January 2024.

By Alejandra Carranza • May 17, 2023

Costco, Walmart join Biden administration’s supply chain data exchange

Fifty-three companies representing the end-to-end supply chain are now part of the Department of Transportation’s Freight Logistics Optimization Works initiative. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • May 11, 2023

Complaints against ocean carriers lead to over $1M in refunds

After the FMC established a formal complaint process, more shippers have pushed back against perceived price gouging and unreasonable fees.

By Alejandra Carranza • May 9, 2023

Sustainable shipping program protects endangered whales and reduces air pollution

Brands and retailers now have a way to be part of the solution alongside the shipping industry.

May 8, 2023

5 California ports pledge to build data-sharing system for cargo fluidity

Los Angeles, Long Beach and other shipping hubs in the state will work together on a cloud-based tool aimed at standardizing data and boosting cargo fluidity.

By Sarah Zimmerman • April 27, 2023

ILWU, PMA reach tentative deal on ‘certain key issues’

Contract talks remain ongoing as the two sides near the one-year mark since negotiations began.

By Edwin Lopez • Updated April 21, 2023

Port employers say local union is slowing operations at Los Angeles, Long Beach terminals

The allegations, which appear to have a limited effect on cargo flow, mark another labor management dispute at the ports.

By Edwin Lopez • April 14, 2023

Los Angeles, Long Beach ports resume normal operations

Port officials say terminals had reopened Friday evening despite a labor-related dispute that limited operations late last week.

By Edwin Lopez • April 10, 2023

Los Angeles, Long Beach port terminals shut down due to labor issues

Several logistics providers are warning customers of missed truck appointments and other disruptions ahead of Easter weekend.

By Edwin Lopez • April 7, 2023

Why Georgia ports are seeing record growth

Shippers are looking to the Southeast to save costs and avoid ongoing labor negotiations on the West Coast.

By Alejandra Carranza • April 4, 2023

MSC updates ‘billable days’ policy in wake of FMC push for surcharge compliance

A customer notification advises that detention and demurrage fees will not be assessed when terminals are closed.

By Alejandra Carranza • March 29, 2023

FMC wants ocean carriers to prove detention, demurrage charges comply with OSRA

Noncompliance will be handled through the agency’s enforcement process, Senior Advisor for Legislative & Public Affairs John DeCrosta told Supply Chain Dive.

By Alejandra Carranza • March 28, 2023

Business groups plea for a labor deal at West Coast ports

Dozens of industry associations wrote to President Biden to push for progress in talks that would restore shipping certainty. 

By Ben Unglesbee • March 27, 2023

Skechers CFO expects lower 2023 shipping pricing

The footwear brand is also prioritizing inventory management after seeing $90 million in excess warehousing and distribution costs.

By Suman Bhattacharyya • March 23, 2023

A lunch break dispute at Los Angeles, Long Beach ports shows the risks of long contract talks

The dispute highlights how operating without a contract leaves West Coast ports exposed to local labor disagreements, even if union leadership and port employers have pledged to avoid wide-scale disruption.

By Edwin Lopez • March 22, 2023

Why ocean shipping is less anti-competitive than lawmakers think

The Ocean Shipping Reform Act was pitched as an effort to address collusion and price gouging. In reality, a lack of information is the industry's real bottleneck.

By Jessica Darby and Andrew Balthrop • March 17, 2023