Global Gateways

Long Beach Port Chief Sees Congestion Easing in Six Months

December 9, 2021

The head of one of the two ports in the U.S.’s busiest maritime gateway said he expects congestion that has caused upheaval throughout supply chains to improve in about six months’ time.

U.S. Ship Logjam Stretching Far Into Pacific Is Longer Than Ever

December 4, 2021

Bloomberg

The number of container ships headed for the busiest U.S. port complex has risen to close to 100 under a new counting method, underscoring the magnitude of the economy-restraining logjam that the Biden administration is trying to help alleviate.

Biden Sees Progress in Supply Crisis Amid Faster Inflation

December 2, 2021

Bloomberg

President Biden said his administration’s work has begun to alleviate supply chain disruptions and that higher inflation is a “natural byproduct” of the global economy’s recovery from the pandemic.

Record Volumes at L.A. Ports to Become ‘New Normal’ After Crisis

December 2, 2021

Bloomberg

The record volume of cargo moving through the U.S.’s busiest port complex is likely to continue amid high consumer demand for goods, the head of the Port of Long Beach said.

Shipping Giant Offers Cash to Help Clear L.A. Port Glut

December 1, 2021

Bloomberg

One of the world’s biggest ocean carriers is dangling incentives of as much as $200 a container for help in clearing the backlog at Southern California’s ports.

Toymaker’s ‘War Room’ Goes 24/7 So Gifts Can Reach U.S. Stores

November 30, 2021

Bloomberg

The journey of Tonka’s Mighty Dump Truck toy from its Asian factory to U.S. stores offers a window into what it takes for a small toymaker to survive 2021.

Biden Promotes Supply Chain Progress in Meeting With Retailers

November 29, 2021

Bloomberg

President Biden said his administration has made strides toward relieving U.S. supply chain disruptions after the leaders of major retailers assured him they have ample inventories for the holiday season.

West Coast Dockworkers Reject Contract Extension, Seek Talks

November 24, 2021

Bloomberg

The union representing about 15,000 dockworkers at the U.S.’s largest ports declined an offer by employers to extend existing labor contracts for a year, setting the stage for heated negotiations.

Containers Waited a Record 7.6 Days at L.A. Ports in October

November 22, 2021

Bloomberg

The number of days containers are waiting to be picked up by trucks at California’s neighboring ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach climbed to a record in October, just before officials announced a new plan to clamp down on the backlog in collections.

Port Congestion Eases in Asia While U.S. Battles Import Deluge

November 21, 2021

Bloomberg

Asia’s largest ports are showing signs that congestion is easing ahead of the holiday season, a potentially positive step for key trade gateways in the U.S. that are still battling an influx of imports.

Global Gateways

The latest news, analysis, services and systems regarding global seaports and airports and their impact on global supply chains. Today’s companies are transporting and delivering goods to more international customers than ever before through global ports and free and foreign trade zones. As infrastructure around these global gateways continues to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies around the world are improving supply chain operations through their strategic use of global seaports and airports.