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Labor pact between dockworkers and the shipping industry doesn't resolve their concerns about automation. Here's what to know ...
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China Continues to Outperform U.S. Ports
The Container Port Performance Index 2023 reveals a stark contrast between Chinese and American port efficiencies.
U.S. Equities Surge In Best Election Year Since 1936
The S&P 500 gained 2.02%, marking its strongest September since 2013. This brought its year-to-date return to 22.08%, making ...
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Election-year politics color hurricane recovery efforts
A week after Hurricane Helene struck the Southeast, some elected officials have been reluctant to put on a united front.
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Supply chain experts expect ports to return to normal soon
The three-day strike by the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) might seem like a non-event, but supply chain ...
How cash-strapped shoppers — also jittery over the US ports strike — are expected to spend for Amazon’s October Prime Day
Amazon will likely see a boost in consumer spending during its Prime Big Deal Days as cash-strapped consumers — also jittery ...
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Longshoremen strike suspended for now, but negotiations continue
The longshoremen reached a tentative agreement with employers to head back to work in exchange for wage increases, but they ...
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Ports reopen as union warns on contract talks
Container handling resumed this weekend at dozens of ports on the East and Gulf coasts following a brief strike by dockworkers as the International Longshoremen’s Association and shipping lines prepar ...
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East and Gulf Coast ports reopen, bringing relief to red meat exporters
The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the U.S. Maritime Alliance (USMX) released a joint statement Thursday ...
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Hurricane, ports strike, and sustainability affecting SC economy
Mike Switzer interviews Jason Thomas, executive editor of SCBizNews, for an update of the news, events, and issues that are ...
US port strike ends, but clearing long ship queues will take time
At least 54 container ships queued up outside the ports over three days as the strike prevented unloading and threatened ...
End to Port Strike Thwarts 'Significant Impact' on Home Construction and Prices—and Havoc on U.S. Economy
A prolonged strike of two weeks or more would wreak havoc on the U.S. economy, drive prices up, and snarl supply chains for ...