west cost ports

Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross went before the U.S. Senate Wednesday to address lawmakers concerns about tariffs and the trade war looming on the horizon.  Washington's Maria Cantwell asked Ross several questions specific to the Evergreen state's economy.  ...

Dock workers and cargo companies along the east coast are getting an early start to contract negotiations, an effort that could prevent a port slowdown like the one seen on the west coast during 2015.   According to the Wall Street Journal, the International Longshoremen’s Association held informal contract talks last week with the United States Maritime Alliance, which represents the employers of

Earlier this week, Northwest lawmakers released a letter encouraging the Pacific Maritime Association and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union to continue discussing extending their current contract. Washington Representatives Dave Reichert and Dan Newhouse along with Oregon’s Kurt Schrader led the letter urging discussions impacting the 29 West Coast container ports.  Rei...