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West Coast Contract to be Ratified?
Posted April 14, 2015

Next week, ILWU leaders from along the West Coast will meet in a “Caucus” to review the temporary contract that was put in place in February. If the leaders collectively recommend to agree upon the contract, it will then be submitted to the ILWU Rank and File to undergo a 90 day review and vote by secret ballot.

Some vocal members of the ILWU at the Port of Oakland have not been shy about expressing their opposition to the contract. However, it is still unclear whether key members of the Rank and File share this opposition.

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Don't Miss Out!
Posted March 23, 2015

Now is your chance! Check out WSSA's Managing Director, Alison Leavitt, and her contribution to the Journal of Commerce 2015 Annual Review and Outlook!

Read Alison's analysis on key progressions within the shipping industry, and discover what is in store for the year 2015!

Alison Leavitt, Managing Director, Wine and Spirits Shipping Association

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East Coast Congestion and West Coast Progress
Posted March 23, 2015

Due to increased cargo surges, diverted container traffic from West Coast ports, and recent inclement weather, the East Coast is experiencing a sizeable backlog of shipments. The Port of New York and New Jersey is most affected, but the Port of Norfolk is also experiencing some delays and backlog. The increase in volume has led to more congestion and extended waiting periods for truckers. While all parties are doing their best to clear the congestion, it will take some time to overcome, and delays should be expected.

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Port Workers Strike in Valparaiso
Posted March 23, 2015

We recently received news that the port workers in Valparaiso, Chile, began a strike yesterday, March 16th. Initially the strike was supposed to last only 24 hours, but, as of now, it is scheduled to continue through today.

We hope to receive more information this morning and will keep you informed of the situation as it progresses.

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Terminal Shut Down at the Port of Oakland
Posted March 23, 2015

The Port of Oakland’s largest container terminal was shut down Wednesday at noon due to an ILWU attempt to independently impose manning requirements that had failed to make it into the tentative agreement between the ILWU and PMA that was reached on February 20th.

According to the Journal of Commerce, the incident caused a great deal of concern because it became evident that ILWU locals were willing to challenge a coast-wide agreement created by an international union, and also because the agreement still has to be reviewed by an ILWU caucus of 90 delegates, who may recommend that the contr

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