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Nearly 70 shipping containers fell off the vessel Mississippi at the Port of Long Beach, prompting an investigation and temporary suspension of operations, with no injuries reported and safety measures in place.
An accident at the Port of Long Beach caused approximately 67 shipping containers to spill into the ocean, with no injuries reported. The incident involved the cargo ship Mississippi and led to temporary suspension of operations at Pier G as authorities investigate the cause and assess environmental impact.
Two container terminals at the Port of Long Beach were closed on Monday, with at least one to be closed on Tuesday, due to operational needs or intentional slowdowns by workers as labor negotiations continue. The closures could have a significant impact on cargo movement, with retailers and other businesses calling on the Biden administration to intervene in the negotiations. The International Longshore and Warehouse Union has been accused of several work actions that have caused delays at West Coast ports, while the Pacific Maritime Association has accused union workers of weaponizing lunch breaks and delaying worker dispatch.
At least one terminal at the Port of Long Beach will be shut on Monday due to ongoing labor contract negotiations between dockworkers and their employers, causing disruptions at several key US West Coast port terminals. The International Longshore and Warehouse Union, representing about 22,000 dockworkers, has been negotiating a new labor contract with the Pacific Maritime Association since May last year. The Biden administration is facing calls from retailers and importers to intervene in the contract negotiation, which has dragged on for more than a year.
The largest terminal operator at the Port of Long Beach, California, Total Terminals International (TTI), will close for both the day and night shifts on Monday due to an unofficial dispute over wages, safety, automation, and pension benefits. The Harbor Trucking Association warns that the closure will worsen congestion, and the ripple effect of moderate stoppages will push the industry further back in picking up containers. The International Longshore and Warehouse Union has been accused of "red tagging" equipment for safety checks, removing it from service.