Clearing the cargo backlog at U.S. west coast ports would take two months, once a new contract with longshore workers had been reached, the Port of Oakland says in a status update as relations between employers and labour worsen.
The Californian port, which has been severely hit by the impasse, admits it has no more idea than anyone else when the current standoff is likely to be resolved. Between 10 and 12 ships a day are waiting to berth in Oakland marine terminals, with some carriers such as Maersk and Mediterranean Shipping Co now omitting calls rather than exacerbate disruption to service schedules.
Livingston continues to track the ongoing labor negotiations and will post updates as they become available. We recommend you bookmark our West Coast port updates page and follow us on Twitter to stay up-to-date on the latest.
Source: Lloyd’s Loading List