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Ben Line North America – Port News: Record-Breaking Surge at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach

The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have once again claimed their title as the busiest shipping hub in the U.S., with a remarkable surge in import volumes this July. The Port of Los Angeles handled an impressive 940K TEUs, marking a 37% increase from last year and the busiest month since May 2021.

The Port of Long Beach also set a new milestone with a 53% year-over-year increase, processing 882K TEUs and breaking its previous July record. These figures underscore the resilience and importance of these ports in global trade, as reported by the Chamber of Shipping.

Ben Line Agencies servicing Port of Los Angeles, Long Beach and other ports in the USA. We are committed to providing effective solutions to all your shipping and logistics needs.

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Ben Line Canada – Industry Alert: Potential Rail Strike in Canada

A critical situation is unfolding in Canada as the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference has issued a 72-hour strike notice to Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) and Canadian National Railway (CN). This could lead to significant disruptions in rail services starting on Thursday, August 22nd, if an agreement is not reached. Both CPKC and CN are preparing for possible work stoppages, with CPKC already halting shipments and CN warning of a phased network shutdown.

At Ben Line Agencies, we are closely monitoring the situation to mitigate potential impacts on our clients’ supply chains. We remain committed to providing timely updates and ensuring that our partners are well-informed.