Oregon's direct marine line to Europe, Hapag-Lloyd, officially pulls out of Portland

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And so it came to pass: the protracted labour dispute between the port of Portland, the ILWU, terminal operator ICTSI Portland and what appeared to be a range of other interests at various points in a two-year saga, has finally broken the will of Hapag-Lloyd, leaving Portland with just niche operator Westwood a one call per month at most. Hapag-Lloyd confirmed this morning it was joining Hanjin in ceasing to call at the port, dealing a massive blow for the ...