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(8 articles)UPS and West Coast Ports Labor Talks May Collide in 2028
The article highlights a critical timing risk for North American supply chains: UPS contract negotiations and West Coast port labor bargaining are expected to occur simultaneously in 2028, creating po
2028 Labor Crisis: UPS & West Coast Ports Face Simultaneous Strikes
The U.S. supply chain faces a potentially unprecedented labor crisis in 2028, when both the UPS-Teamsters master contract and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) agreement with the
Port of L.A. Breaks 3-Month Record as Cargo Peak Extends
The Port of Los Angeles has achieved a three-month throughput record, indicating that the sustained peak in containerized cargo volumes is showing no signs of abating. This development reflects broade
Port of LA Hits Record 3-Month Volume Run in August
The Port of Los Angeles reported record-breaking containerized cargo volumes in August, capping off its strongest three-month volume run in the port's operational history. This surge reflects recoveri
Panama Canal Bottlenecks Drive Importers to West Coast Ports
Panama Canal congestion is creating a material operational challenge for importers, with the Port of Los Angeles and other West Coast facilities positioning themselves as alternative gateways for Asia
West Coast Ports Offer $3,334 Savings vs East Coast Routes
Ocean freight rates on trans-Pacific routes have reached unprecedented levels, with East Coast imports commanding a $3,334 per FEU premium over West Coast gateways—a spread that now exceeds the entire
Long Beach Port Records Second-Best July Amid Strong Consumer Demand
The Port of Long Beach achieved its second-busiest July in 115 years, processing 928,508 TEUs despite a slight 1.7% year-over-year decline. This counterintuitive result reflects a shift in trade compo
BNSF's $4B Barstow Hub: Game-Changer or Costly Bet?
BNSF, the Berkshire Hathaway-owned railroad, has secured local approval for the Barstow International Gateway (BIG), positioned to become North America's largest intermodal facility. Originally concei