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The Philippines Container Crisis — A Harbinger of Transpacific Friction

The Philippines Container Crisis — A Harbinger of Transpacific Friction

Do your Asia-Pacific supply lines touch Southeast Asia? Then dial into what’s going on at the Philippines ports of Manila, Batangas, and Subic Bay. What started as landside container imbalance and yard congestion is now a serious operational bottleneck. What’s the problem? Imports are heavily outstripping exports leaving empty cans piling up with nowhere to […]

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U.S. Ports Surging

U.S. Ports Surging

These major U.S. gateways complete infrastructure updates and increase operational efficiency to support increasing cargo demands.

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The Port Strike Is Over (For Now): What’s Next?

The Port Strike Is Over (For Now): What’s Next?

On Friday, U.S. East Coast and Gulf Coast ports reopened following a landmark wage agreement between dockworkers and port operators, effectively ending the most significant work stoppage in nearly half a century. The strike, initiated by 45,000 members of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) on Tuesday, disrupted operations at 36 ports from Maine to Texas. […]

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Companies Prepare for Fallout from East Coast Port Strike

Companies Prepare for Fallout from East Coast Port Strike

Disruptive strike actions have begun at major U.S. ports on the East and Gulf Coasts such as New York-New Jersey, Savannah, and Houston, exposing ports across the United States to work stoppages, shipping and cargo processing delays, and worsening backlogs. Three main scenarios could unfold.

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Port Profiles

Port Profiles

These leading U.S. gateways make gains in operational efficiency and offer robust infrastructure to support increased cargo demands.

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