Maritime

A dozen containerships are anchored outside the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.

Port executives say mediation ‘has become a critical and necessary tool’ in the West Coast labor negotiaitons.

Teamster-supported strikers end labor action in Southern California,

No rapid conclusion is expected in labor contract talks that have been ongoing for six months.

After suspending plans, MSC says it will begin surcharge related to West Coast port congestion next week.

A G6 Asia-U.S.-Europe pendulum service will turn around in New York.

Company is handling fewer containers, but says the average freight rate has improved.

The CSL is a compilation of nine different ‘screening lists’ from the Commerce, State and Treasury departments.

Port truck drivers continue their strike against five companies, seeking recognition as employees.

The acquisition still needs approval from China and the Ukraine.

The port authority’s board approved an additional $2.42 million for the Truck Replacement Program, which started in 2010.

This service helps facilitate the export of citrus fruits and apples from the East Mediterranean to the Black Sea.

Coal shipments transported on U.S.-flag Great Lakes vessels reached 3 million tons in October, an increase of 9% compared to a year ago.

The department awarded funds to more than 60 U.S. agricultural organizations to help expand the export of their products abroad.

The memorandum will consider options for using up to $1 billion to finance the sale of U.S. clean energy exports to India.

The terminal group meets with FMC, shipper groups and explains efforts to extend terminal hours.

Carriers back down from immediate activation of charges linked to West Coast labor issues.

The Obama administration is monitoring the contract negotiations, while shippers groups are asking for presidential intervention.

‘It could take years for our agriculture to recover lost foreign markets,’ say 61 agriculture groups.

Drivers for Pacer and Harbor Rail Transport join a strike by drivers seeking recognition as employees.