Latest News Longshore unions take automation ire out on DP World Asia port congestion could bleed into 2027: analysts Diesel price hits UK record, piling costs on road hauliers Port fees on Chinese-built ships likely off table until January Closure of Los Angeles harbor bridge looms amid elevated container dwells More News ✕ More News & Analysis Longshore unions take automation ire out on DP World With the current British Columbia longshore contract expiring in March 2027, it’s not clear if the union statement is aimed at a new technology project planned for Centerm in Vancouver or a bargaining chip for those negotiations. Asia port congestion could bleed into 2027: analysts Stress on the global shipping systems has been building since the summer, thanks to earlier peak seasons on Asia trades to North America, Latin America and Europe. Diesel price hits UK record, piling costs on road hauliers With prices continuing to rise, calls are growing from industry groups for the government to double the current 5-pence-per-liter cut in the fuel duty that in June was extended to the end of the year.