Business, Logistics

Hanjin Ships Get Stranded in High Seas, Roiling Supply Chain

Hanjin Shipping Co.’s vessels are getting stranded at sea after the South Korean container mover filed for court protection, roiling the supply chain of televisions and consumer goods ahead of the holiday season.

Kyunghee Park | Bloomberg News
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James Nash | Bloomberg News
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September 1, 2016
Business

West Coast Shippers Say Port Backups Untenable Amid Talks

A port slowdown and eight months of fruitless labor talks with longshoremen have brought West Coast port congestion to the point of a breakdown, according to representatives of shipping companies.

James Nash | Bloomberg News
January 13, 2015
Business

Southern California Ports Move to Reduce Cargo Pile-ups at Docks

Southern California’s largest ports, Los Angeles and Long Beach, which handle 40% of U.S. imports, are taking steps to reduce cargo congestion that has slowed the delivery of goods across the country.

James Nash | Bloomberg News
December 23, 2014