East Coast ports

ILA says Clean Port grants a ‘big win’ for union jobs

While shippers brace for a possible port strike early next year, the largest East Coast longshore union is praising the latest round of federal environmental funding it says protects dockside jobs from automation.

The Environmental Protection Agency earlier this week awarded $3 billion in Clean Ports grants, about half of that for “human-operated and human-maintained equipment” to convert container handling equipment from diesel to electrical power at some of the largest U.S. maritime hubs. 

New...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/ila-says-clean-port-grants-a-big-win-for-union-jobs

Check Call: The strike has begun

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Fear rises at FMC about possible East, Gulf Coast port strike

WASHINGTON — A member of the Federal Maritime Commission told Congress he is concerned about the potential for a work stoppage at the nation’s East and Gulf Coast container ports as the countdown to a strike hits six days.

Commissioner Carl Bentzel told lawmakers Wednesday that while his agency is “immunized” from the collective bargaining process, the FMC is providing advice to shippers in case the International Longshoremen’s Association calls a strike next week.

Carl Bentzel testifying in the...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/fear-rises-at-fmc-about-possible-east-gulf-coast-port-strike

Potential port strike a dilemma for Harris

WASHINGTON — A dockworker strike along the U.S. East and Gulf coasts could endanger Kamala Harris’ presidential bid, say retail and transportation leaders.

The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) affirmed last week that it plans to strike if its contract demands are not met, and the West Coast ports, represented by the International Longshore and Warehouse Union, has pledged solidarity.

That’s why the Biden administration will likely be working behind the scenes – if it isn’t already –...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/potential-port-strike-a-dilemma-for-harris

Potential port strike has retailers, manufacturers scrambling

Retailers and manufacturers are seeking to mitigate a potentially multibillion-dollar hit if members of the International Longshoremen’s Association go on strike beginning Oct. 1 at 13 of the nation’s major East Coast and Gulf Coast ports.

The contract between the ILA and the United States Maritime Alliance, which negotiates on behalf of management of the ports, terminals and shipping lines, is due to expire at midnight on Sept. 30. The contract covers 25,000 workers and ports stretching from...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/potential-port-strike-has-retailers-manufacturers-scrambling

Check Call: East Coast ports take center stage

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Port of NY/NJ volumes down from last year but up from 2019

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November cargo volumes at the Port of New York and New Jersey were 7.5% higher than pre-COVID...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/port-of-ny-nj-volumes-down-from-last-year-but-up-from-2019

Katoen Natie to invest $60M at Norfolk plastic resin export facilities

Belgium-headquartered Katoen Natie plans to spend $59.9 million to expand warehousing and rail facilities in Norfolk, Virginia, to support the growing export market for plastic resins.

Subsidiary Katoen Natie Norfolk will oversee the project, which includes the addition of a 450,000-square-foot warehouse and a rail yard, as well as an expansion of the existing rail spur.

The current facility, which is near the Port of Virginia and has access to both CSX (NASDAQ: CSX) and Norfolk Southern (NYSE:...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/katoen-natie-to-invest-60m-at-norfolk-plastic-resin-export-facilities

Port of Savannah sees fourth-busiest October

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The Port of Savannah experienced its fourth-busiest October last month, the Georgia Ports...

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CPKC and CSX file plans paving way to Mexico-Southeast corridor

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Class I railroads CSX and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) have requested Surface...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/cpkc-and-csx-file-plans-paving-way-to-mexico-southeast-corridor

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