Likely to happen on October 1, the government could be shut down, which will have a direct impact on how imports and exports are processed throughout the nation’s ports. Here is a quick list of things that you need to know: Essential government personnel will continue to work during the shutdown, without pay. This group…
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Here is what to expect in the trucking industry, as we move into the third quarter. Demand for now, consumers have been resilient and remain focused on services, despite analyst expectations of a slowing economy because of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hikes. After riding the COVID-19 lockdown wave spiking logistics rates to the current…
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UPDATE: 8/7/2023—This weekend, the contract put forth last week was ratified by ILWU Canada. It will take some time to clear out any backlog that was created during this turmoil, but overall, we are happy to have the overarching dispute settled. Details on the provisions of the deal have not yet been released, however according…
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UPDATE: 7/19/2023— ILWU Canada announced yesterday that it rejected the tentative proposal and as of 4:30 PM PST, they would re-engage in strike activity. "The ILWU Canada Longshore Caucus does not believe the recommendations had the ability to protect our jobs now or into the future." Mohawk will continue to monitor the situation and correspondence…
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UPDATE: 6/14/2023— A tentative agreement has been jointly announced by PMA and ILWU. While still pending ratification, this is a massive step towards the completion of a six-year contract which should ensure the fluidity of US West Coast Ports. Uncertainty continues on the West Coast, with International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Canada's recent actions…
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Vessel backups are building in Los Angeles and Long Beach (LA-LB) ports amid continued illegal slowdowns by International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) workers. The labor situation at the ports was also posing a risk to intermodal rail service in Southern California. “A spokesperson for Union Pacific Railroad (UP) told the Journal of Commerce (JOC)…
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On Friday, June 2, a job action performed by the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) significantly impacted, or in some cases completely shut down, labor operations in the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. Similar action occurred in Port of Oakland, as well. On Sunday, Total Terminals International (TTI), which owns one of…
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It has been reported by the Journal of Commerce (JOC) that a deal between Local 13 of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) has been reached on manning requirements for non-automated terminals. This deal is the first of many major hurdles that could accelerate an agreement on a…
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UPDATE: 5/8/2023— The World Shipping Council (WSC) has a contrary position to that of the shippers group. While the WSC may believe jurisdiction over rail storage charges should fall under the Surface Transportation Board (STB), it was apparent in our recent meetings with STB that they currently do not have that authority, nor do they…
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Negotiations between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and employers have been in discussion for nearly a year now. Shutdowns and delayed openings at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach over the last two weeks have suppressed any hopes that a resolution is near. Workers Pressure Negotiations Dockworkers at the ports of…
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