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Podcast: US West Coast ports labour deal - what next? With Peter Sand from Xeneta

After 13 months of tense negotiations a tentative agreement has been reached between the International Longshore & Warehouse Union and the Pacific Maritime Association for a six-year deal for dockworkers at US West Coast Ports.

Marcus Hand, Editor

June 16, 2023

In this episode of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast, we talk to Peter Sand, Chief Analyst at Xeneta, about the importance of the deal and what happens next.

Speaking with Marcus Hand, Editor of Seatrade Maritime News, the conversation covers:

  • The run up to the tentative agreement and why it is so important that it has been reached.

  • The risk that the tentative deal may not be ratified and being prepared for that.

  • The impact of the protracted negotiations on US West Coast gateway ports.

  • Can West Coast ports win business back that has shifted to the US East Coast?

  • Other supply chain issues on the radar in the coming months shippers should plan for.

 Listen to the episode now on the player above or the app of your choice.

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About the Author

Marcus Hand

Marcus Hand

Editor

Marcus Hand is the editor of Seatrade Maritime News and a dedicated maritime journalist with over two decades of experience covering the shipping industry in Asia.

Marcus is also an experienced industry commentator and has chaired many conferences and round tables. Before joining Seatrade at the beginning of 2010, Marcus worked for the shipping industry journal Lloyd's List for a decade and before that the Singapore Business Times covering shipping and aviation.

In November 2022, Marcus was announced as a member of the Board of Advisors to the Singapore Journal of Maritime Talent and Technology (SJMTT) to help bring together thought leadership around the key areas of talent and technology.

Marcus is the founder of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast that delivers commentary, opinions and conversations on shipping's most important topics.

Conferences & Webinars

Marcus Hand regularly moderates at international maritime events. Below you’ll find a list of selected past conferences and webinars.

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