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For thousands of workers who rely on Baltimore's port, work has slowed or stopped
Apr 3, 2024
That includes longshoremen who unload container ships, warehouse workers who store the goods and restaurant servers who feed them all.
West Coast ports lost market share. Will they get it back?
May 8, 2023
Stung by supply chain breakdowns and worried about labor unrest, many shippers have rerouted goods to the Gulf of Mexico and East Coast.
In the customs business, delays are becoming less common
by
Sean McHenry
Sep 12, 2022
As congestion eases at some ports, "we know the fixed date of when freight is arriving now," said customs broker Gretchen Blough.
Ports tackle vessel "dwell times" to reduce backups
Jun 29, 2022
The Port of Oakland wants to shorten the stays of shipping containers at its marine terminals.
Port unions have long bargained over disruptive innovations
Jun 17, 2022
The introduction of shipping containers half a century ago revolutionized the industry, and union strategy.
Why do two major West Coast ports rate last on a new ranking of facilities worldwide?
May 25, 2022
Experts point to inefficiency, lack of warehouse space and outdated technology.
Having soared throughout the pandemic, the cost of shipping declined in March
by
Justin Ho
Apr 5, 2022
From the shipping slowdown in China to the excess of inventory on hand, there are a number of likely reasons for the drop.
For public good, not for profit.
How goes the inflation fight?
Dec 22, 2021
The White House has pushed changes at ports to fix supply chains and ease prices, but high demand for goods continues to exert pressure.
Prices will remain high, California warehouse owner predicts
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Andie Corban
Dec 16, 2021
David Erlanger is dealing with shipping delays and price increases the likes of which he hasn’t seen in his decades in the business.
How omicron may affect China's ports, a key to the global supply chain
Dec 2, 2021
China's no-tolerance COVID-19 protocols may keep the variant at bay but may slow down shipping again.