Federal mediator intervenes in US port dispute

UPDATE: Industry groups welcome mediation in US port dispute

Two industry groups have welcomed federal mediation intervention to try to help resolve the ongoing labour dispute at 29 West…

Port congestion seen close to “breaking point”

Terminal congestion at US West Coast ports is near "breaking point" as talks continue to stall between the two parties…

Call for mediation as US port disruption drags on

Employers embroiled in a long-running dispute with workers at 29 US West Coast ports have called for federal mediation in…

US port talks stagnate as parties “remain far apart”

The two parties negotiating a new labour contract for US west coast dockworkers "remain far apart on several issues" amid…

Retail group calls for continuation of port talks

The National Retail Federation has urged the two parties involved in negotiating a new labour contract for west coast dockworkers…

US retailers to face logistics issues into 2015

On top of mounting concerns over the impact of worsening delays on shipments of holiday merchandise arriving at US west…