Archive for April 2023

The shipment backlog at French ports has been improving since last week.  Ports workers discontinued the four hour work stoppages which allowed more transport movements after the massive disruptions to schedules from the protests.  Labor unions have called for nationwide strikes on April 28, 2023 and May 1st, 2023 but the impact and scope of…

Port Terminals at Los Angeles / Long Beach closed unexpectedly April 7, 2023 All international container terminals were closed at the Port of Los Angeles / Long Beach for Thursday’s night shift (April 6, 2023) and Friday’s day shift (April 7, 2023).  Industry sources suggest this was linked to the last day of ILWU Local…

USA Good Friday Holiday Friday April 7, 2023 Be advised that Friday April 7, 2023 is a ILA Longshoremen Work holiday.  Most East Coast and Gulf port terminals will observe the holiday and close operations for Friday (in some cases Saturday as well) or operate under holiday service schedules.  USA West Coast ports are scheduled…