Truckers to picket ports of LA and Long Beach

default_image

© Khunaspix Dreamstime.

By Alex Lennane

28/04/2014

The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach could see some congestion over the next two days with truckers on a 48-hr stoppage. The truckers are protesting against companies which illegally classify them as contractors, rather than staff, which results in lower wages. Just 10% of US truckers are employed directly, and they are beginning to see red. The strike is organised by Justice for Port Truck Drivers, and will also affect Savannah, Georgia.

Comment on this article

You must be logged in to post a comment.

Topics

Long Beach Port of Los Angeles Strike inaction

Most read news

TPM: Forwarders need 'clout' to survive as the ocean carriers move in

Gemini schedule reliability falls below 90% target for the first time

Red Sea crisis forces Maersk to increase capacity over strategy limit

Resumption of Suez transits in doubt after return of Red Sea hostilities

Maersk in firing line over 'abandoned container' in Africa

Gemini carriers cut back loading allocations on challenging southern India trade

Forever 21 blames bankruptcy on de minimis exemption

Maersk assures shareholders arms shipments 'comply with regulations'

US port call fees would force ACL to exit transatlantic trade, says CEO

DHL sees opportunities as end of US de minimis exemption looms

SF Airlines expands, while sister Kerry Logistics is set to lose its name

FMC empowered to investigate international 'shipping chokepoints'

Ocean Alliance splits ANP service into two to ease Vancouver delays

Small businesses fearful as DOGE has USPS revamp in its sights

CMA CGM Air Cargo eyes expansion with bid for Air Belgium

Regional carriers dip their toes in growing Mexican box trade