Long Beach port calls for 24/7 supply chains
In an effort to alleviate logistical bottlenecks, the Californian port of Long Beach has called for stakeholders all along the supply chain to extend working hours. Source: The Loadstar
Dockworkers at US West Coast record a surge in Covid cases
About 1,700 dockworkers at West Coast ports have tested positive for Covid-19 in January alone, stretching capacity at the country’s busiest gateway for shipping containers. Source: Supply Chain Brain
US agriculture industry urges Senate on ocean shipping legislation
100+ companies and associations representing the US agricultural industry are demanding a bill addressing ‘unreasonable ocean carrier practices that are undermining US export competitiveness.’ Source: The Loadstar
Record volumes and vessel queues for Port of LA in 2021
The Port of Los Angeles handled a record 10.7m TEU in 2021, a year that was characterised by congestion and ever-growing queues of ships. Source: Seatrade Maritime