transportation report Keeping its head above water March 13, 2013 Mark B. Solomon No Comments The Port of Long Beach isn't short on challenges or competitors. But its resources and location are formidable, and it's going on the offensive.Read More
inbound Are mergers on the horizon for ocean carriers? March 3, 2013 Toby Gooley No Comments Continued economic volatility could lead to consolidation within the next five years, maritime industry consultant predicts.Read More
newsworthy Rail, steamship lines in talks to build intermodal network to expand agricultural exports February 27, 2013 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Big western rail, five of top seven liners involved, says firm coordinating the talks.Read More
newsworthy Clerical unit at San Pedro Ports ratifies labor pact February 21, 2013 DC Velocity Staff No Comments New contract for Ports of L.A./Long Beach runs until June 2016.Read More
newsworthy Clerical workers at Ports of Los Angeles/Long Beach reject labor contract February 8, 2013 DC Velocity Staff No Comments National Retail Federation urges two sides to work to keep port open.Read More
transportation report Labor pains February 6, 2013 Mark B. Solomon No Comments A maritime supply chain buffeted by repeated labor unrest may not have much choice but to 'grin and bear it 'in the future, experts say.Read More
newsworthy Tentative contract is reached by ILA, USMX to avert Feb. 7 strike at 14 U.S. ports February 3, 2013 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Final deal contingent on ratification process, negotiation of local pacts.Read More
inbound Logistics, material handling companies give back February 3, 2013 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Here's our monthly roundup of charitable works by companies in the logistics and material handling industries.Read More
newsworthy International shipping confidence index shows signs of pulse in January January 18, 2013 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Current confidence in Europe-based activity; expectations for mid-year look better, survey finds.Read More
newsworthy No contract in sight as ILA, management conclude three days of talks January 17, 2013 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Federal mediator cites "progress" in negotiations.Read More