Container Traffic to Reach a New High

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Container traffic at local seaports is expected to reach a record high in August despite ongoing waterfront labor uncertainties, retailers indicate in a new memo, the Long Beach Press-Telegram reports.


The ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles are expected to handle nearly 1 million containers next month as retailers gear up for the back-to-school rush and approaching fall holidays.


This despite a potential strike by clerical workers affiliated with the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 63, whose contract expired June 30.


The 950-member union is bargaining for a new three-year agreement with shippers and terminal operators, but has authorized a strike if talks reach a stalemate.


The National Retail Federation, which represents Wal-Mart, Home Depot, Target and other major retailers, said importers are bracing for a potential short-term strike and may use alternate gateways if Southern California seaports grind to a halt.


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