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West Coast Dockworkers Reach Tentative Agreement with Shippers
The International Longshore and Warehouse Union agreed to a new, six-year collective bargaining contract with the Pacific Maritime Association on June 14, 2023.
The Port of Oakland in Oakland, California on October 26, 2011. Photo: iStock.com/hanusst
ILWU Canada Workers Vote to Authorize a Strike
Over 99% of ILWU Canada members voted in favor of strike actions with the earliest possible start date reportedly being June 24, 2023.
Vancouver, Canada. Photo: iStock.com/bloodua
Biden’s Labor Chief Visits California to Break Deadlock in West Coast Port Talks
Acting Labor secretary Julie Su is reportedly encouraging the union and port managers “to stay at the table and reach an agreement."
Port of Los Angeles. Los Angeles, California, US. June 2023. Photo: Bloomberg
Biden Called to Intervene as Labor Dispute Disrupts West Coast Ports
“We urge you to appoint an independent mediator to help the parties reach a voluntary agreement,” wrote Chamber president Suzanne Clark in a June 9 letter to President Biden.
Port of Los Angeles. Los Angeles, California, US. June 2023. Photo: Bloomberg
Union Workers Halt Operations at Several West Coast U.S. Ports
The union decided to stage “concerted and disruptive work actions” after labor relations reportedly deteriorated between dockworkers and port managers during the week of June 2.
The Port of Oakland in Oakland, California on October 26, 2011. Photo: iStock.com/hanusst
Malaysian Maritime Agency Detains Chinese Barge
The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency said it was investigating if the barge was involved in the looting of two WWII British shipwrecks in the South China Sea.
The twilight hour of the Straits of Johor. Photo: iStock.com/Kinsei-TGS
British Airways Cancels Dozens of Heathrow Flights After I.T. Problem
Most of the cancellations, which come on the busiest day for U.K. air travel since 2019, are for European and domestic flights.
An airplane from British Airways at London Heathrow Airport. Photo: iStock.com/Alla Tsyganova
Port of Los Angeles Shipping Volumes Fell 22% Year-on-Year
Through the first four months of 2023, the Port of Los Angeles processed over 2.5 million TEUs, a 29% drop-off compared to the first four months of 2022.
Port of Los Angeles. Photo: iStock.com/jgroup
How the U.S. is Trying to Block China's Control of Ports Around the Globe
In a video report, the WSJ looks at how U.S. diplomats have been working to counter Beijing’s influence, but how that effort has had mixed success.
Photo: iStock.com/Dilok Klaisataporn
Macquarie Seeks Buyer for Ceres Terminals
Macquarie is looking for $1 billion for the business but strategic buyers in the shipping sector may be limited.
Galveston Cruise Terminal with the Allure of the Seas docked. Ceres is a 50-50 partner in the terminal with Royal Caribbean. Photo: Royal Caribbean International.
Japan Adopts New Ocean Policy to Bolster Maritime Security
The new five-year policy aims to strengthen Japan's maritime security in response to increased assertive actions from China and other nations.
A view from Miho no Matsubara, Japan. Photo: iStock.com/Torsakarin
Five California Ports Sign Memorandum of Understanding for Data Partnership
Under the agreement, the five Californian ports will use computerized and cloud-based data to improve freight system resilience, goods movement efficiency, emissions reduction and economic competitiveness.
Photo: iStock.com/MattGush
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