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P A C I F I C M A R I T I M E A S S O C I A T I O N
The 15,000-TEU
Maersk Edmonton
was – briefly – the
largest container
ship to arrive in
North America.
See page 24.
A
t the start of 2015, employers were locked in tough contract negotiations
with the ILWU, while labor disruptions caused cargo delays and a backlog
of ships stuck at anchor. Within months, however, the parties reached agreement
on a forward-looking contract, and worked together to restore order to the water-
front. By the end of the year, lost volume had started to return, and the West
Coast welcomed the largest ships ever to call North America. The arrival of these
mega-ships signaled the dawn of a new era – and the commitment of West Coast
ports to move cargo quickly, dependably and efficiently.
For more about 2015, please read on.
2015
The Year
In Review
