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Long Beach Port Chief Sees Congestion Easing in Six Months
The head of one of the two ports in the U.S.’s busiest maritime gateway said he expects congestion that has caused upheaval throughout supply chains to improve in about six months’ time.
Container ships moored off the Los Angeles and Long Beach ports in Long Beach, California. Photo: Bloomberg.
U.S. Ship Logjam Stretching Far Into Pacific Is Longer Than Ever
The number of container ships headed for the busiest U.S. port complex has risen to close to 100 under a new counting method, underscoring the magnitude of the economy-restraining logjam that the Biden administration is trying to help alleviate.
Port of Long Beach in Long Beach, California. Photo: Bloomberg.
Biden Sees Progress in Supply Crisis Amid Faster Inflation
President Biden said his administration’s work has begun to alleviate supply chain disruptions and that higher inflation is a “natural byproduct” of the global economy’s recovery from the pandemic.
U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks on supply chain bottlenecks ahead of the Christmas shopping season. Photo: Bloomberg.
Record Volumes at L.A. Ports to Become ‘New Normal’ After Crisis
The record volume of cargo moving through the U.S.’s busiest port complex is likely to continue amid high consumer demand for goods, the head of the Port of Long Beach said.
Container ships moored off the Los Angeles and Long Beach ports in Long Beach, California. Photo: Bloomberg.
Shipping Giant Offers Cash to Help Clear L.A. Port Glut
One of the world’s biggest ocean carriers is dangling incentives of as much as $200 a container for help in clearing the backlog at Southern California’s ports.
Shipping containers in the Port of Los Angeles in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Bloomberg.
Toymaker’s ‘War Room’ Goes 24/7 So Gifts Can Reach U.S. Stores
The journey of Tonka’s Mighty Dump Truck toy from its Asian factory to U.S. stores offers a window into what it takes for a small toymaker to survive 2021.
A collector's edition set of Lincoln Logs sits on display. Photo: Bloomberg.
Biden Promotes Supply Chain Progress in Meeting With Retailers
President Biden said his administration has made strides toward relieving U.S. supply chain disruptions after the leaders of major retailers assured him they have ample inventories for the holiday season.
Shoppers purchase items at a Walmart Inc. store. Photo: Shutterstock.
West Coast Dockworkers Reject Contract Extension, Seek Talks
The union representing about 15,000 dockworkers at the U.S.’s largest ports declined an offer by employers to extend existing labor contracts for a year, setting the stage for heated negotiations.
A truck stops at the Port of Long Beach. Photo: Bloomberg.
Containers Waited a Record 7.6 Days at L.A. Ports in October
The number of days containers are waiting to be picked up by trucks at California’s neighboring ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach climbed to a record in October, just before officials announced a new plan to clamp down on the backlog in collections.
Shipping containers are stacked at the Port of Los Angeles. Photo: Bloomberg.
Port Congestion Eases in Asia While U.S. Battles Import Deluge
Asia’s largest ports are showing signs that congestion is easing ahead of the holiday season, a potentially positive step for key trade gateways in the U.S. that are still battling an influx of imports.
A container ship leaves the Port of Ningbo-Zhoushan in Ningbo, China. Photo: Bloomberg.
California Increases Truck Weight Limits to Ease Port Snarls
California will increase weight limits for trucks carrying goods in and out of its ports in an effort to ease supply chain bottlenecks and clear containers off the docks of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
A truck stops at the Port of Long Beach. Photo: Bloomberg.
Watch: The Global Impact of COVID-19 on Shipping Patterns
Raul Alfonso, chief commercial officer with Port Tampa Bay, discusses how the pandemic and surge in consumer buying have motivated international shippers to seek alternative gateways, in order to avoid congestion at major port complexes.
The Global Impact of COVID-19 on Shipping Patterns
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