Yantian, the main port of Shenzhen in Southern China near Hong Kong, is partially closed due to a recent Covid outbreak. It was reported that five crew members aboard a container ship docked there have tested positive for the virus. As a result, the port has been temporarily closed and it is not receiving export … Continued
Strikers at Canada’s Busiest Port Have Halted Operations On Tuesday morning, Canada’s federal government tabled a bill to end the strike of 1,150 workers at the Port of Montreal, impose arbitration, and fine for non-compliance with the new law. The 1,150 members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local (CUPE) 375 called for strike … Continued
During this unprecedented time dealing with extreme conditions at ports, Worldwide Logistics Group continues to keep customers informed. Here is an update on conditions at North American terminals. Please contact us if you need more information. LAX/LGB Terminal: 35 ships are at anchor awaiting berths as of last Friday, February 12; two less than from … Continued
As import volumes continue to steadily increase during the pandemic, trucking operators are calling on ocean carriers to temporarily suspend detention and demurrage fees at the Los Angeles and Long Beach ports as the largest port complex in the United States operates through unparalleled congestion problems. Harbor Trucking Association (HTA) and California Trucking Association (CTA) … Continued
