ILWU Labor Contract for West Coast Ports

ILWU Labor Contract for West Coast Ports

One potential roadblock to port congestion recovery this year is the expiration of the ILWU longshoreman’s labor contract at West Coast ports on July 1. The last contract renewal period in 2014-15 was peppered with work slowdowns that ultimately resulted in a lock-out by employers—ocean terminals—which stopped cargo flow for 10 days and took weeks…

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3/15 Trans-Pacific Carriers Announce Eastbound GRI

3/15 Trans-Pacific Carriers Announce Eastbound GRI

Trans-Pacific carriers have announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) effective March 15, 2022. This GRI will affect all Canadian and USA destinations. The following amounts are in USD and apply to all freight originating in Asia and the Indian Sub-Continent. General Rate Increase Applies to all U.S. and Canadian portsEffective March 15, 2022 Equip.USD20 ft$180040…

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3/1 Trans-Pacific Carriers Announce Eastbound GRI

3/1 Trans-Pacific Carriers Announce Eastbound GRI

Trans-Pacific carriers have announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) effective March 1, 2022. This GRI will affect all Canadian and USA destinations. The following amounts are in USD and apply to all freight originating in Asia and the Indian Sub-Continent. General Rate Increase Applies to all U.S. and Canadian portsEffective March 1, 2022 Equip.USD20 ft$180040…

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