Labor judge rules for Charleston in ILA dispute over new terminal
[caption caption="The Hugh Leatherman terminal at Charleston has been receiving ships since March, but operating far below its capacity due to several carriers refusing to relocate services from the Wando Welch terminal. Photo credit: English Purcell/South Carolina Ports Authority."][/caption]A US National Labor Relations Board administrative law judge on Thursday ruled...
Statement by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Intent to Nominate Margo Schlanger to Serve as USDA Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
WASHINGTON, September 16, 2021 – “I am pleased with President Biden’s decision to nominate Margo Schlanger to serve as Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights. Her nomination cements USDA’s commitment to civil rights and equity as we work for the American people; in this role, she will be an essential voice in our effort to ensure access, inclusion and fairness in all of our services and programs. Margo’s life and career demonstrate a long-lasting commitment to civil rights and to public service.
Southeast US ports expect congestion, backlogs to persist
[caption caption="With a significant number of containers on the water destined for the southeast US, port officials are hoping already elevated dwell times and inventory sitting on terminals don’t worsen in the coming months. Photo credit: Walter Lagarenne/South Carolina Ports Authority."][/caption]Port officials in Georgia and South Carolina say elevated dwell...