News / Port of LA imports rebounding, but labour agreement is now 'crucial'

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There are “bright skies ahead” at the port of Los Angeles, according to its executive director, Gene Seroka, given the improving economic outlook.

However, he said, for the port to take advantage of a rebound in demand, it was “crucial” a deal was reached on the long outstanding west coast labour agreement, highlighted by the pause in cargo operations at terminals at Easter.

The number of import containers arriving at the port in March increased 28%, month on month, as carriers pared-back ...