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June 7, 2023
Canadian ILWU Calls Strike Vote for West Coast Container Ports
Canada’s International Longshore and Warehouse posted a notice on June 5 that it will conduct a strike authorization vote among its members at the end of this week. The union, which represents 7,200 dockworkers at the ports of Vancouver and…
READ MORE >June 7, 2023
Biden Urged to Intervene in Labor Actions
The Biden administration is coming under renewed pressure to intervene and resolve labor issues across US west coast ports as industrial action stretches into a fifth day, and the threat of strikes north of the border emerges (source: Splash 247).
READ MORE >June 2, 2023
ILWU “Hit And Miss” Job Actions At Oakland, Los Angeles & Long Beach
The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) staged a ‘hit and miss” series of job actions this morning, June 2, according to a source located at the Port of Los Angeles. This is impacting the Ports of Los Angeles and…
READ MORE >May 17, 2023
Forwarders’ Associations Seek Improvements at US Cargo Facilities
US air cargo forwarder associations have linked up to lobby both the House and Senate to fund much needed improvements to cargo facilities at airports. At last week’s Transport Logistics event in Munich, Airforwarders Association executive director Brandon Fried told The…
READ MORE >May 11, 2023
Freight Class Guide
Whenever you request rates and book less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping services, the carrier will require the proper freight classification for the cargo to provide an accurate quote. This step eliminates…
READ MORE >May 10, 2023
Labor Deal at West Coast Ports Comes Into View
Contract talks between unionized longshore workers and employers at West Coast ports appear to be headed into their final stretch following agreements on several major issues. Some shipping officials familiar with the talks hope a tentative agreement could be reached…
READ MORE >May 2, 2023
EMO Trans Announces Opening of Offices in Bangladesh and Indonesia
EMO Trans, Inc., a leading provider of international logistics and supply chain solutions, is pleased to announce the opening of three new offices in Bangladesh and four new offices in Indonesia. “Both Indonesia and Bangladesh have vibrant economies offering vast…
READ MORE >April 27, 2023
What Is Liftgate Service?
Regardless of your industry, you likely rely on transportation services in some way. Whether shipping out your product, moving products between warehouses or accepting shipments from suppliers, transportation services…
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