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Labor deal reached, ending West Coast port chaos.

The Pacific Maritime Association and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union have reached a tentative agreement on a new six-year contract, averting potential disruptions to the supply chain during peak season. The deal comes after months of negotiations and work disruptions affecting ship schedules and container dwell times. The agreement is subject to ratification by both parties, and no details have been released. The Port of Los Angeles is currently operating at about 70% of capacity, with volumes to the West Coast rising in line with pre-pandemic patterns.

3 years ago•Source: FreightWaves

US West Coast Port Disruptions Continue to Cause Supply Chain Concerns.

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2.525 min•3 years ago

US West Coast Port Disruptions Continue to Cause Supply Chain Concerns.

President Biden has sent his labour secretary to California to resolve the ongoing pay negotiations between employers and dockworkers, which have led to sporadic walk-outs and damaged productivity at many terminals in the US. The situation has worsened following news of a 72-hour strike at the ports of Vancouver and Prince Rupert in Canada. Growing congestion at the Panama Canal is also causing concern for supply chain executives. Biden can invoke the Taft-Hartley Act to force a resumption of normal port operations. However, the latest data from Danish box watchers eeSea shows comparatively minimal disruption.

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