Tag: ports
CalChamber Blog on Canada Border Tour Shares Insights on Security, Trade Logistics
California Chamber of Commerce Vice President of International Affairs Susanne T. Stirling recently joined private and public sector leaders from around the United States,...
CalChamber, Broad Business Coalition Support Federal Ports Legislation
The California Chamber of Commerce has joined a large coalition to ensure that port disruptions due to labor contract negotiations do not have a...
California Economy Maintains Momentum as Ports Bounce Back, Tax Revenues Surge
California’s economy appears to be maintaining strong momentum through the first few months of 2015, even though the state’s economy continues to be impacted...
Port Slowdown Highlights Need for Passage of Trade Promotion Authority
The recent port slowdown made headlines across the country and is estimated to have cost the national economy about $2 billion a day. And,...
West Coast Port Operations Pick Up Speed Pending Ratification of New Contract
Activity at ports in California and elsewhere on the West Coast was brisk this week following the announcement last Friday of a tentative five-year...
Businesses Voice Concerns About Impact While Port Worker Contract Talks Drag On
The many businesses that depend directly on efficient goods movement through West Coast ports are anxiously awaiting the successful completion of negotiations for a...
Threat of Product Shipment Delays Looms as Port Worker Contract Talks Continue
The impact of the West Coast port disruption is becoming increasingly dire as the holiday season quickly approaches. The dispute centers on ongoing contract...
