We have mentioned in past newsletters that SSA's terminal in Oakland is raising four cranes by 27' to accommodate the new, larger mega ships, but seeing it first hand was really impressive. Moreover, it aides unwind...
GROWN UP IN OAKLAND
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NIGHT GATES NOT A PASSING FAD
We are pleased to report SSA's night gates in Oakland will continue for the foreseeable future and will continue at the same cost of $30/loaded container. Woo-Hoo! As a recap, in order to accommodate the additional...
WHO MOVED MY CHEESE?
Have you folks read the book "Who Moved My Cheese?" If not, you should pick it up. It is a quick read about dealing with change, and if there is one thing we can say about operations in Oakland these days is there is...
IS BEING FIRST ALWAYS BEST?
SSA's terminal in Oakland was shut down this past Monday due to a difference in contract interpretation. SSA and ILWU Local 10 have had a long standing agreement for the crane operators to show up 20 minutes before...
Driver Dissatisfaction Continues in Oakland
We were calling it “Our Summer of Discontent,” but we are fast approaching winter and the discontent hasn’t let up. The issues with terminal mergers and the resulting upheaval have created roadblocks we continue to...
“I quit! I can’t deal with it anymore!”
“I quit! I can’t deal with it anymore!” are the words we heard this past Friday from a driver who could not face one more day at the marine terminals in Oakland. The lines, the disrespect, the lack of productivity...