In a huge win for motor carriers and cargo owners alike, the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) sided with motor carriers in their suit against ocean carriers regarding the ability to use chassis of their choice. A bit...
FREEDOM TO CHOOSE
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A WARM WELCOME
We join the Port of Oakland in welcoming Carolyn Almquist as the port's new Maritime Marketing Manager. Ms. Almquist was with APL/CMA-CGM for 25 years before coming on board at the Port of Oakland.
OICT ADDS HOOT SHIFT
To help clear a backlog of vessels, SSA in Oakland will temporarily operate a hoot shift (0300-0800). But, do not get too excited, it is for vessel operations only. The terminals gates will remain closed to truck...
NAME THAT PART
Do you know what this part is? Hint, it is something used in truck or container transportation. Play "Name That Part" on our Facebook page. Click here to be directed to our page and place your guess. Good luck!
ILA UPDATE
In March 2023, International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) President Harold Daggett instructed the local unions to cease contract negations covering local benefits and work rules. In a turn of events, Daggett has...
ILWU SETTLES LAWSUIT
The International Longshore & Warehouse Union (ILWU) will pay terminal operator ICTS $20.5M to settle their outstanding lawsuit regarding job actions in Portland, OR. Back in 2011, ICTS began operating a terminal...
LEAP DAY FACTS
It turns out Leap Day is not has cut and dry as once every four years. In actuality, it occurs in every year divisible by four, 2020, 2024, 2028, etc. However, Leap Day is not observed in years ending with 00, unless...
CHINESE NEW YEAR
Last month's celebration of the Lunar New Year ushered in the Year of the Dragon. The Chinese zodiac calendar follows a twelve year cycle, with each of the twelve years represented by an animal. Your animal is...
SPRING FORWARD
Reminder...change your clocks next weekend. Spring forward one hour and enjoy the lighter evenings.