The marine terminals in Oakland will be closed today in recognition of May Day (ie, International Workers’ Day).
The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) repurpose their monthly stop-work meeting (normally held the second shift of the third Thursday of each month) to honor International Workers’ Day on the dayside of May 1st.
Any terminal closure during normal business hours will create disruption and congestion, so please be prepared for cargo not to flow as smoothly as expected.
The above video was posted to social media outlets earlier week by China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It demonstrates their determination not to "kneel down" to US pressure for a trade agreement as well as try to gain support from their citizens and other nations....
As we previously reported, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) withdrew their waiver request with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on the Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) rule. The good news, without a waiver, CARB cannot enforce the rule. The bad news, the...
Between May 1 and December 31, the ocean shipping industry participates in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) voluntary speed reduction program to protect the whales off of California's coastline. Hats off to Yang Ming and all participants.
Happy Mother's Day to all the beautiful ladies out there. Whether you are a mother or an important motherly figure to someone, you deserve to be celebrated. Enjoy your day on Sunday, May 11th. We hope you are able to enjoy what you love with those you love.
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