Yang Ming Mutuality arrives at the Port of Los Angeles.
The three-year contract extension agreed to by the
ILWU and PMA in 2017 gives a significant boost to
the West Coast waterfront as it continues to gain
momentum as the leading North American maritime
gateway for international trade. It is a precedent-setting
agreement as well – this is the first-ever contract
extension between the PMA and ILWU.
With increasing competition for cargo from ports
throughout North America, it is crucial for the PMA and
ILWU to work together to maintain and enhance the
competitive position of the West Coast waterfront.
The contract extension builds upon recent strides,
culminating in a year marked by strong volume
growth and productive terminal operations. And with
investments in modern terminals and intermodal
connectivity, the future for an increasingly competitive
West Coast waterfront is promising.
By extending the contract to 2022, the PMA and ILWU
are sending a clear message to the global shipping
community that we fully understand the crucial
importance of labor peace, and are dedicated to
providing dependable and reliable service across all 29
ports from Bellingham to San Diego for years to come.
Historic Three-Year
Contract Extension
Reaching agreement on the contract
extension was welcome news locally,
nationally and globally.
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