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US importers diversifying to east coast ports amid union dispute

Longstanding labour dispute has worsened delays along critical route
Tue, Dec 23, 2014 - 5:50 AM

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A RECOVERING US economy and stronger dollar have spurred imports from Asia. While that should benefit the California ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, a protracted labour dispute there is directing cargo to East Coast rivals.

Seven months of contract negotiations...

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