Bill Mongelluzzo

Employers see landmark $93 million jury award against the ILWU as a wake up call to longshoremen and terminal operators to work together to return discretionary cargo to West Coast https://t.co/xQI8NvhOif

Five years of collaboration between Harbor Trucking Association and terminal operators in LA-LB results in fastest turn-times in almost six years in September. https://t.co/X8XeGb6yre

Freight rates in the westbound trans-Pacific are low and could go lower https://t.co/i0Ziu5Ir9C

Gemini Shippers Group projects LSFO charges will increase all-in freight rates in eastbound Pacific about 25 percent https://t.co/fSTz57BYWk

LA-LB port directors say the port complex can command a premium for its services, but only if the ports are more efficient in delivering services to port users. https://t.co/sOkQaMTYD7

BCOs attending IANA were warned they can expect additional blanked sailings in the trans-Pacific in the fourth quarter and into January if retailers draw down inventories rather than replenish their stocks with additional merchandise. https://t.co/DPRI7PElV7

The IANA conference in Long Beach this week proved that chassis continue to be a hot-button issue. Either the private sector will begin working in the interests of the entire supply chain, or a port or government agency will impose a solution. https://t.co/4bl1Mr94RX

More Trans-Pac carriers to push interim low-sulfur fees, but no guarantee they'll stick. https://t.co/uAi1o8onNY

JOC's Bill Cassidy to lead trucking/warehouse labor panel at TPM #TPM2016 that will include Teamsters VP Fred Potter https://t.co/WzapXVYXKw

ILWU Pres. Bob McEllrath and PMA Pres. Jim McKenna to speak at TPM Feb. 29-March 2 in Long Beach https://t.co/EvB2ObWeFB

LA and Long Beach had strong imports in August, indicating retailers that diverted cargo earlier are returning for peak season

Carriers, oil companies urge CA Legislature to reject 11% rate hike request from SF Bar Pilots http://t.co/sTPiazOvs7

Trans-Pacific spot rate surge bodes well for peak season

Truckers mourn the passing of Josh Owen, president of Ability Tri-Modal, who worked tirelessly to improve turn times in LA-Long Beach

As ILWU contract talks drag on Vancouver benefits from U.S. West Coast cargo diversion. Canadian port says last month was its best July ever

RT @PeterTirschwell: Unclear whether next ILWU contract will be 3 or 6 years to replace current 6 year deal, PMA's McKenna tells #TPM2014. …

Long Beach Harbor Commission Pres.Drummond said at TPM competition between LA and Long Beach is good for trade. The ports will not merge.