Los Angeles Terminals to Re-Open Today, December 5th

The following statement was released by the negotiating teams that represent the terminal employers:

"Representatives of the harbor employers and OCU officers reached agreement tonight on terms of a new labor contract, ending the OCU's eight-day strike at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. Longshoremen who had been honoring the pickets will return to work in the morning.

The harbor employers are grateful for the efforts of the elected and community leaders who assisted the parties in reaching an agreement. Thousands of workers who had been left without work will now be able to return to their jobs and keep cargo moving in the harbor community.

The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are a critical economic gateway for the nations. The harbor employers look forward to resuming operations to help the ports grow and maintain their vital role in the economic welfare of the community, region and nation."

Backlogs created by the eight-day strike will need to be processed and congestion delays can be expected as dockworkers return to work today. It is unclear at this time how many days will be needed before terminal operations return to normal, however, Liberty will be working with clients to mitigate further delays.

If you have any questions regarding a specific shipment, please contact your Liberty account representative.