A contract covering longshore workers on the East and Gulf Coasts will expire at the end of September, but talks have been stalled over the use of equipment that can function without human operators.
Category: Ports
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What Canada’s Rail Shutdown Could Mean for U.S. Supply Chains
Rail labor disruptions in Canada tend to be brief, but a prolonged stoppage could hurt farmers, automakers and other businesses.
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Global Trade Needs a China Alternative. India Needs Better Ports.
Efforts to build new ports and expand existing docks could determine whether India emerges as a legitimate option for global factory production.
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‘It’s All Happening Again.’ The Supply Chain Is Under Strain.
As Houthi rebels intensify strikes on vessels headed for the Suez Canal, global shipping prices are soaring, raising fears of product shortages and delays.
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Losing a Bridge Upends Life in Baltimore (and It May Soon Get Worse)
Congestion has increased on other routes in the city and residents are worried that traffic will get worse as the port returns to more normal operations.
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Baltimore Says Owner of Ship that Hit Key Bridge Was Negligent
The owner and manager of the cargo ship that downed the Francis Scott Key Bridge asked a judge to exonerate them from liability. The city argued otherwise.
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Who Will Pay for the Baltimore Bridge Collapse?
Disputes over liability and the cost of claims could take years for insurers to resolve and result in billions of dollars in payouts.
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Auto Industry Expects Minimal Disruption From Port Shutdown
Baltimore is a top destination for car shipments, but companies are finding ways to use other ports on the East Coast.
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Baltimore Bridge Collapse Shows Fragility of Global Trade
The destruction of a Baltimore bridge has crippled a busy port, adding to the strains confronting the global supply chain.
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Automakers Rerouting Shipments After Baltimore Bridge Collapse
The city’s port ranks first in the country for the volume of automobiles and light trucks it handles.