ILWU and PMA Reach Health Care Agreement The ILWU and PMA announced late Tuesday an agreement has been reached for the health care portion of the 2014 contract negotiations. Many consider the agreement to be a positive sign of progress … READ MORE »

Ningbo Trucker Strike Ends The week-long trucker strike at the Port of Ningbo has ended. It may take awhile before port operations return to normal as they try to work through the backlog. According to the JOC, “the labor action … READ MORE »

Ningbo Truckers Strike Truck drivers at the Port of Ningbo Beilon enacted a strike on August 18th which erupted into violence a few days later on August 20th, bringing the port to a standstill. The Ningbo truckers strike is a … READ MORE »

West Coast Ports Affected by Labor Relations, Port Congestion, and Rail Concerns The ILWU contract negotiations for the west coast ports continue into August as the ILWU and PMA have vowed to keep cargo moving without a contract in place. … READ MORE »

U.S. Trade Deficit Drops 7% to $41.5 Billion in June According to the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, the U.S. trade deficit decreased by 7% to $41.5 billion in June, down from $44.7 billion in … READ MORE »