Lithium Battery Fire Halts Work at L.A., Long Beach Ports
Several terminals at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are closed Sept. 27 after a big rig overturned on a vital roadway and the lithium batteries it was carrying caught fire.
US Ports Gear Up for Strike as Deadline Nears
Some 45,000 dockworkers at every major eastern and Gulf coast port are threatening to strike Oct. 1.
Record Cargo Volumes Hit Southern California Ports in August
The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, which account for roughly a third of all U.S. container imports, have seen a surge this summer.
US Port Talks Kick Off in Effort to Avoid Strike
The union representing East and Gulf coast dockworkers kicks off a two-day meeting Sept. 4 in New Jersey to discuss wage demands with port employers under the threat of a disruptive strike.
Port Traffic Booms Despite Recession Fears
The busiest port complex in the U.S. is churning through import volumes near the highs set during the pandemic despite worries about a cooling economy.
Port of L.A. Container Volumes Up 14% on Strong Trade Activity
West Coast ports are closing out the first half of 2024 with strong trade volumes, boosted by an early peak season, solid consumer spending and threats of strikes at East and Gulf Coast ports.
Port of Los Angeles Imports Fell 4.5% in May
Imports at the Port of Los Angeles remained above the pre-pandemic peak in the first five months of 2024 despite ticking down in May compared to a year before.
Dockworkers at Ports From Boston to Houston Halt Labor Talks
The union representing dockworkers at East and Gulf Coast container ports has suspended labor contract negotiations set for June 11, citing a dispute over automation.
Port of Long Beach CEO Says Cargo Up Eighth Straight Month
Port of Long Beach CEO Mario Cordero said April numbers will show trade flows coming to the U.S. West Coast are continuing to strengthen.
White House Envoy Optimistic Port Talks to Produce Deal Soon
A tentative agreement covering longshore workers at the largest U.S. ports is within reach after a year of negotiations between the union and employers, according to Stephen Lyons.