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Costs Continue to Mount for Importers and Exporters
Posted February 13, 2015

As mentioned yesterday, costs are continuing to pile on for importers and exporters due to the West Coast situation. WSSA, along with other parties, is advising the FMC as to practices that are not in compliance with FMC regulations. Please see the links below to examples of new surcharges and vessel schedules omitting West Coast ports. We will continue to keep you posted on any new developments.
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Congestion Issues Expand
Posted February 12, 2015

North Europe:

Along with all the problems on the West Coast, we are also seeing congestion in Northern European ports. Bad weather, vessel delays, and the West Coast issues have created severe backlog for bookings for departures from North Europe to all USA ports.

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PMA's Latest Announcement on Vessel Operations on the West Coast
Posted February 12, 2015

Contacts: Wade Gates, (415) 591-4048, pmanews@bm.com
Steve Getzug, (310) 633-9444, steve.getzug@hkstrategies.com

ILWU Slowdowns Lead to Temporary Suspension of Vessel Operations on Four Weekend, Holiday Dates
Yard, Gate and Rail Operations Will Continue on “Premium Pay” Work Dates
SAN FRANCISCO (Feb. 11, 2015) – In light of ongoing and costly ILWU slowdowns, PMA members will temporarily suspend premium-pay weekend and holiday vessel operations on four upcoming dates, while yard, gate and rail operations will continue at terminal operators’ discretion.

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Potential Strikes at Spanish Ports
Posted February 12, 2015

Recently, we received notification that the longshoremen union at the port of Valencia has called for partial stoppages Thursday, February 12th, and Friday, February 13th.

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Latest Contract Negotiation Update
Posted February 12, 2015

Contacts: Wade Gates, (415) 591-4048, pmanews@bm.com Steve Getzug, (310) 633-9444, steve.getzug@hkstrategies.com

ILWU Demands Right to Fire Arbitrators Who Rule Against Them

Unwavering Demand Threatens to Sink Contract Talks; “Slowdowns as a Way of Life”

SAN FRANCISCO (February 9, 2015) – The Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) today revealed details of a major Union demand in stalled West Coast contract negotiations: the ILWU’s demand to be able to fire any arbitrator who rules against the Union.

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