Freight Labor Unrest Emerging Globally

Freight Labor Unrest Emerging Globally The US West Coast port labor talks have stalled, creating uncertainty and causing shippers to divert cargo from West Coast ports to those on the East Coast. The West Coast port issues are part of an emerging trend of freight labor unrest globally, particularly as inflation puts pressure on wages. These added uncertainties are expected to increase cost pressures and time frames on shippers and their customers.