The first Thursday of every month, the ports close the 2nd shift for what is known as a “stop work” meeting. These meetings allow the International Longshore and Warehouse Union to discuss union matters, contract proposals, and other important topics. Truckers are notified in advance so they can plan accordingly. How does this affect operations?Because […]
Drayage is a term that isn’t often used in the everyday vocabulary, so what exactly is it? Drayage originates from the Old English term for a heavy horse drawn cart wagon called a “dray”. Over time it has evolved to describe the hauling of goods, especially shipping containers from the ports, rail yards, and other […]