1 spot in processing import and export containers in August. The talks are so crucial that President Joe Biden even stepped in last month and met with both sides in Los Angeles. So weve got to find that true balance between the investment in the next generation technology and making sure our workers not only advanced, but flourish in that environment. With global demand, overseas freight shipping firms are seeing record profits. The cause of the fire was under investigation by the Vancouver Fire Marshals Office. That diversion of containers to Long Beach, in addition to the continued re-routing of containers to the East Coast, led to the Port of New York to take the No. Could congestion that plagued West Coast ports in 2021 actually get worse in 2022? By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. John Moore via Getty Images Feb 28, 2023 10:39 PM by APM is a part of A.P. Union and management recently announced they were unlikely to reach agreement before July 1. The port said that having two shore power outlets at the cruise ship terminals will result in at least a 90 percent overall reduction of harmful pollutants(while the ships are docked) such as Nitrous Oxides (NOx) and Diesel Particulate Matter (DPM) as well as a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. Experts point out that there were disruptions tied to each of the bargaining efforts over the past 30 years. The previous agreement between the two sides expired on July 1, 2022 . The terminal operators bargain together, represented by PMA. "Operations in The Northwest Seaport Alliance gateway are running smoothly with terminals in Seattle and Tacoma operating at normal levels of productivity," said John Wolfe, chief executive officer of The Northwest Seaport Alliance. Officials said the port inspects rail infrastructure on a regular basis and has been gradually replacing its older rail infrastructure. The full schedule features long-term Port of San Diego partners Holland America Line and Disney Cruise Line, as well as Princess Cruises, Silversea Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, and Norwegian Cruise Line. He points to a ship waiting to be unloaded. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. ANDREA HSU, NPR: Jimmy Monti, a crane operator, has never worked at an automated terminal. West Coast longshore workers have never been a timid bunch. The ILWU represents port workers in California, Oregon . Matching last years record setting pace, the port has handled over 5.4 million TEUs as of June 2022. The ILWU represents dockworkers at West Coast ports in the U.S. and Canada, including Los Angeles and Long Beach. The reason that 14,000 longshoremen were able to take on the shipping industry is that they are an indispensable part of the supply chain; they are the gatekeepers of 29 ports that together. U.S. manufacturing orders in China are down 40 percent, according to the latest CNBC Supply Chain Heat Map data. An excerpt: Since the program was announced on Oct. 25, 2021, the two ports have seen a combined decline of 92% in aging cargo on the docks. [A]s we have seen from the very beginning, Seroka told industry publication Logistics Management, the Biden-Harris administration, the Cabinet, and senior policy makers have made a strong effort to develop relationships and stay available to both sides as we move through this important negotiation period.. In an interview with Transport Topics published the day before the ILWU-PMA statement was made public, Harbor Trucking Association President Matt Schrap lent his support to a so-called double flex proposal. All of the pensioners are helping us out with any questions we have about manning, or any other things we run across; we get their opinion all the time. It added that since the beginning of 2021, Westshore Terminals has increased its dividend three times and issued two special dividends with the total dividends paid in excess of $220.5 million. Got a confidential news tip? 4 min read . The Biden administration has been watching the process carefully. Along the Columbia River, those include the ports in Astoria, Longview, Vancouver, Portland, Kalama, St. Helens and Rainier. The last one, and those of the two other ILWU Locals at the terminal, expired in January 2022. We thank cargo owners and terminal operators for working with us to make operations more efficient, and of course dockworkers for their dedicated labor. Biden hasnt gotten directly involved, although he met with ILWU and PMA and heard about negotiations during a June 10 visit to the Port of Los Angeles. In fact, the contract is a miserable sellout, containing 15 percent wage increases over 3 years, far below the rate of inflation. Voyages from MSC Cruises, Fred Olsen Cruise Lines, Scenic Luxury Cruises, Oceania Cruises and American Queen Voyages are also on the port calendar. Feb 28, 2023 10:48 PM by Its members include such global shipping giants as Maersk and Evergreen Marine. The ILWU Coast Longshore Division represents 22,000 ILWU workers at 29 ports on the West Coast. We continue to look at how we diversify the commodities we handle so that we can be financial stable. Wabtec Corp., one of largest freight and transit rail equipment and services providers, disclosed Friday it was the target of a cyberattack discovered in June The threat actor later posted sensitive data on an online leak site. Longshoremen are incensed and their refusal to work without a contract is not illegal. 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All rights reserved. West Coast longshore, employer contract talks, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), West Coast longshore, employer contract talks hit a snag, impacting LA, Long Beach ports, San Pedros Fish Market on fast track for long-term temporary West Harbor spot, Port of LA oil terminal project will get full environmental review. Not all U.S. presidents are missed once they leave the White House. July 1, 2022 2:58 PM PT The union representing about 22,000 West Coast dockworkers and their employers will continue negotiations for a new labor contract past Friday's expiration of their. April 6, 2022 With the International Longshore and Warehouse Union's contract for 29 West Coast ports expiring at the end of June, port disruption and supply chain delays could grow if the two sides don't come to an agreement. The ports net income totaled $10.1 million for the quarter, continuing a positive trend in the last few years that has seen revenues beat expectations. A similar project to upgrade a different track cost around $358,000 and was approved in May of 2022 after port officials stated that it would improve the railroad's overall . The pandemic presented a particular challenge that saw the ranks of longshore workers and port terminals pulling together as cargo surged and ships congregated outside the breakwater waiting to be unloaded. The endowment, announced on Oct. 31, by Oregons U.S. It is roughly equal to its value in February 2020, before the pandemic struck. Omaha, Nebraska-based AGP, plans to expand the terminals export capacity from 3 million metric tons to 6 million metric tons. Cordero said he hadn't seen any work slowdowns at the port and was optimistic that the current negotiations would end with a fairly quick resolution. Feb 28, 2023 9:17 PM by Notify me by email when the comment gets approved. Along the Columbia River, those include the ports in Astoria, Longview, Vancouver, Portland, Kalama, St. Helens and Rainier. The Wall Street Journal reported earlier this month that automation is shaping up to be a key flashpoint in high-stakes contract negotiations. Jobs slated for automation include some of the most highly coveted and well-paying positions, such as crane operators and truck drivers. The San Pedro Bay ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles will phase out the option to collect a Container Dwell Fee on Jan. 24, 2023. In a world contending with . In fact, in a joint statement with the PMA released two weeks ago, the ILWU declared that it had no intention of even preparing for a strike.While the ILWU and PMA are unlikely to reach a deal before the July 1 expiration of the current agreement, the statement says, [n]either party is preparing for a strike or a lockout, contrary to speculation in news reports.. But longshoremen said the contract they want is for the entire West Coast, where a strike would indefinitely close all ports in the region. As a result of the decrease in orders, Worldwide Logistics tells CNBC it is expecting Chinese factories to shut down two weeks earlier than usual for the Chinese Lunar New Year Chinese New Years Eve falls on Jan. 21 next year. Export delays out of the Pacific Northwest are one challenge that U.S. farm exporters have been experiencing. More at the Press Telegram, When the Blue Everton bulk carrier arrived at the Port of Bellingham on October 15 and Local 7 loaded the vessel with recycled metals, the event marked the beginning of a new era and the end of a 20-year drought of regular service at the U.S. West Coasts northernmost port. More at Railway Track & Structures, The Port of Vancouver USA is just gaining momentum for what seems to be a busy and productive 2023. Its estimated between 100 to 200 workers are on strike. Please try again. The month of June has already seen port strikes in Germany and Greece, a truckers strike in South Korea, which virtually shut down the countrys ports, as well as the first national railway strike in decades in Britain. In a letter to Biden issued hours before the latest contract expired, about 150 trade groups ranging from truckers to agricultural, chemical and toy industries urged the administration to work with both parties to extend the current contract, negotiate in good faith and agree to avoid actions that further disrupt the ports. Then on January 18 Edgar. by Shipping containers at the Port of Seattle. This project will allow us to accommodate AGPs growth and private investment here in Grays Harbor, increase international shipments of US grown and processed soybean meal, and sustain thousands of farming jobs throughout the Midwest, while creating new jobs for our community. According to the companies, the project will make Imabari the first shipbuilding company in the world to use low-CO2 steel in a large shipbuilding project. A major issue in the talks is automation of port facilities. The record high 109 ships. The current contract between the two . More at The Daily News, The Port of Los Angeles is attempting to find the balance between keeping the supply chain moving without eliminating jobs. Budget 2023: What the $4.2 billion deficit funds and what it doesn't, Rich girl sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell sent to solitary confinement, Snow Day for Feb. 28: Which Metro Vancouver schools are open and closed. In addition to deepening the Long Beach Approach Channel, key elements of the project include easing turning bends in the Main Channel to deepen a wider area to 76 feet, deepening parts of the West Basin from 50 to 55 feet, constructing an approach channel and turning basin to Pier J South with a depth of 55 feet, improving the breakwaters at the entrance to Pier J, and depositing dredged material in nearshore sites for reuse or in federally approved ocean disposal sites. One U.S. logistics manager recently told CNBC they were avoiding the Seattle/Tacoma Port by using the UP to Norfolk Southern rail route to the Port of Virginiawhere their cargo was loaded on a Hapag Lloyd vessel. The agreement covers 29 Pacific Coast ports stretching from California to Washington State that handle almost 40% of U.S. imports. Together these contracts cover 1.3 million workersand there are hundreds of thousands more covered under the hundreds of smaller contracts that are also expiring. It expires July 1, 2022. With ILWU-PMA contract negotiations now underway, all eyes are on the negotiating table as the two sides work out a new labor contract . Concern over the lingering talks has prompted what Seroka called a huge segment of cargo to head for other ports on the Gulf and East coasts. . Workers did not work at that facility for nearly four weeks. A particular appeal must be made to unite all workers, union and nonunion, at the ports, including the thousands of casuals which form a super-exploited layer of the workforce, independently of the ILWU. The ILWU also negotiated an insulting one-time $250 COVID dedication bonus. Looming Longshoreman Strike Threatens Energy, Semi-Conductor Chips Monday, February 14, 2022, By Lily Datz Share COVID 19 labor strike semi-conductor supply chain management Pat Penfield More at the Port of San Diego, From The Economist: In a joint statement, ILWU and the Pacific Maritime Association, the coalition of 29 ports from Seattle to San Diego, both added they want to avoid a lockout or a strike. A strike by longshoremen crippled the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach on Wednesday, spreading from one to 10 terminals in the two ports. U.S. presidents are missed once they leave the White House include some of the fire was under investigation by Vancouver... 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