Farmers Brace for Supply Chain Delays as Dock Strike Begins
Growers already have been struggling with declining farm incomes because of high input costs, global competition and low commodity prices.
Biden Administration in Talks to Prevent Dockworker Strike
Pete Buttigieg, Julie Su and Lael Brainard are reportedly urging the United States Maritime Alliance to get to the bargaining table.
US Ports Surge as Retailers Front-Load Holiday Shipments
U.S. ports reported strong results amid efforts in August to move cargo ahead of the holiday shipping season and a potential strike.
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.
July Port Container Volumes Jump Amid Early Holiday Season
U.S. ports are reporting record gains for this time of year with volumes being boosted by school supplies and an earlier-than-normal peak shipping season.
East Coast Ports Scramble to Absorb Cargo
East Coast ports are modifying their operations to absorb cargo diverted from Baltimore harbor, where salvage specialists are starting to clear debris from the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Port of Baltimore Security Lauded by US Coast Guard
The Port of Baltimore for the 15th straight year has received a top U.S. Coast Guard security assessment for its six state-owned, public marine terminals.
Ports Report Mixed Results in November
An economy that is returning to more balanced spending between goods and services was reflected in mixed November results across the nation’s ports, as container volumes stabilized even as shippers moved goods in anticipation of a busy holiday shopping season.
Port of Baltimore’s Public Marine Terminals Set Cargo Record
The Port of Baltimore’s state-owned public marine terminals surpassed a cargo volume record reached in 2019 before the pandemic by handling 11.6 million tons of cargo during fiscal 2023.