LA, Long Beach Ports Cargo Flows Snarled by Ongoing Labor Strife

The timely flow of cargo through the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach remains hampered by ongoing labor disruptions this week, said the Pacific Maritime Association, which represents shipping companies and terminal operators.

The PMA last week accused the International Longshore and Warehouse Union’s largest local chapter of withholding workers over two days, closing terminals at the LA-Long Beach port complex. On Thursday, the group said the ILWU is trying a new tactic that’s disrupted operations by delaying the dispatch process for labor.

“These illegal work actions have disrupted activities at some of the largest and most active terminals ...