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Possible Longshoremen's Strike Big Threat to NJ Ports

Townsquare News Network — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 11:44:22 +0000

Commerce could be brought to a near standstill at every major port from Boston to Houston if a walkout by thousands of dock workers takes place.

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Strike Looms at Gulf and East Coast Ports

Townsquare News Network — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 04:42:02 +0000

East Coast businesses are bracing for a possible walkout of 14,500 workers that could close 15 ports from Massachusetts to Texas.

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Port Authority Details Sandy's Damage to Ports

Townsquare News Network — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 19:58:14 +0000

Ships have been unloading cargo at the Port of New York and New Jersey since a week after Hurricane Sandy, but a full return to normal operation could take a lot longer.

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White House Announces Accelerated Port Projects

Townsquare News Network — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 19:44:06 +0000

The Obama administration is speeding up expansion projects at five major U.S. ports, including two in politically important Florida, as part of a broader plan to accelerate public works projects across the country during a weak economic recovery.

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