US West Coast ports labour deal - what next? With Peter Sand from Xeneta

<p><strong>After 13 months of tense negotiations a tentative agreement has been reached between the International Longshore &amp; Warehouse Union and the Pacific Maritime Association for a six-year deal for dockworkers at US West Coast Ports.</strong></p><p>In this episode of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast we talk to <strong>Peter Sand, Chief Analyst at Xeneta</strong>, about the importance of the deal and what happens next.</p><p>Speaking with <strong>Marcus Hand, Editor of Seatrade Maritime News,</strong> the conversation covers: </p><ul><li>The run up to the tentative agreement and why it is so important that it has been reached.</li><li>The risk that the tentative deal may not be ratified and being prepared for that.</li><li>The impact of the protracted negotiations on US West Coast gateway ports.</li><li>Can West Coast ports win business back that has shifted to the US East Coast?</li><li>Other supply chain issues on the radar in the coming months shippers should plan for.</li></ul><br/><p><strong>Listen to the episode now to find out more</strong></p><p><em>If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to ensure you don't miss our latest uploads. Feel free also to recommend the show to a friend or colleague that you think would enjoy it.&nbsp;&nbsp;</em></p><p><em>For the latest news on the shipping and maritime industries make sure you visit </em><a href="https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>www.searade-maritime.com</em></a><em> or </em><a href="https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/newsletter_signup" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>subscribe to our newsletter</em></a><em>.</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>Connect with Marcus Hand, Editor of Seatrade Maritime News:</em></strong></p><p><em>Follow him on Twitter: </em><a href="https://twitter.com/marcushand1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>https://twitter.com/marcushand1</em></a><em> </em></p><p><em>Connect with him on LinkedIn: </em><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-hand-b00a317