SUBSCRIBERS

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

New York

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...

To continue reading

for full content

if you are a subscriber

Get our introductory offer at only

$0 .99*/month

Cancel anytime

*$0.99/month for first 3 months

$29.90/month for the next 9 months

Need help?

CALL +65 6388 3838 EMAIL btocs@sph.com.sg

OPERATING HOURS (+8 GMT) MON-FRI: 8:30AM-5:30PM

Register to read this article. Log in if you are already a subscriber. Register to read this article. Log in if you are already a subscriber. Please log in or subscribe to continue reading.