Shipping lines trying to switch port calls because of cargo congestion have to follow long-established procedures and rules designed to make the system fair for all parties.
The situation at Oakland, which is calling for more cargo while the San Pedro Bay ports 700 km south are choked, is a good example.
Port of Oakland spokesman, Robert Bernardo told Container News that the marketing department is contacting importers, exporters and shipping lines abroad to tell them that there is no congestion....