Industries Fearing a Port Strike Urge Biden to Revive Talks
Dozens of U.S. industry associations urged the White House to help restart talks between East and Gulf coast dockworkers and port operators, saying a strike is the last thing the economy needs.
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.
Ports Report More Volume Gains for April
U.S. ports continued to see year-over-year container volume increases in April, with the Port of Los Angeles reporting its ninth consecutive month of year-over-year growth.
Canada Grants $10M to Top Mineral Port to Boost Supply Chain
Canada is investing C$10 million from its National Trade Corridors Fund to alleviate supply chain congestion and modernize an aluminum terminal at the Port of Sept-Îles.
Delaware Enlarging Port With New $635 Million Terminal
Delaware announced it will join Enstructure, the operator of the Port of Wilmington, to build a new port terminal in Edgemoor in a $635 million project.
US Ports Report Continued Volume Gains in First Quarter
U.S. ports closed out the first quarter in March with continued year-over-year increases in container volumes.
Port of Portland to End Terminal 6 Cargo Container Handling
The Port of Portland will shut down its cargo container handling operation at North Portland’s Terminal 6, saying an effort to lease the site to a third-party operator had fallen through.
TQL Opens Little Rock Site at Arkansas Intermodal Hub
Total Quality Logistics executives gathered recently with Arkansas state and local leaders to celebrate the company opening a new office near the Port of Little Rock.
Port of Laredo Cargo Is Big Winner in Biden’s New I-27 Law
Boosting U.S.-Mexico cargo movements through the Port of Laredo will be a key outcome of President Joe Biden’s recent enactment of a new law designating a future Interstate 27.
US Ports Post Year-Over-Year Increases for February
U.S. ports experienced overall increases in container volumes year-over-year in February to extend a strong start to the year.