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Long Beach Port, the largest terminal in California, is set to remain closed on Monday due to ongoing labor disputes. Trucking orders for imports and exports have been cancelled by Total Terminals International (TTI), the largest terminal operator in Long Beach. The disagreement between the port and the workers revolves around issues of wages, safety, automation, and pension benefits. This has led to a noticeable absence of workers, causing disruptions and exacerbating congestion. While senior staff reported for work, no union workers showed up at the Port of Oakland and many daily workers did not report at Los Angeles and Long Beach.
Source: CNBC
Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach shut down amid labor negotiations.
— Twisted Eagle (@twisted_eagle) June 5, 2023
Some marine terminals at the Ports of L.A. and Long Beach were "effectively shut down'' following staged concerted and disruptive work actions from the union representing West Coast dockworkers. pic.twitter.com/nh5DiGPkXo
The Port of Los Angeles processed 752,893 20-foot equivalent units for the month of May. A 3% decline from the 779,140 moved around this time a year ago.
East Coast port strike looms while LA imports fall slightly. But bigger storm brewing as ocean freight rates could hit $20,000 per container.
Plus, the Port of Los Angeles posted its 11th straight month of year-over-year gains in exports, processing 770,337 total TEUs, up 12% from last year.
With the port gradually reopening, this Baltimore trucking firm navigates ongoing disruptions while keeping drivers employed.
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