◼ In case you missed it last week during the holiday, I discussed the port strike chaos on the Cavuto show and pointed out that shippers were redirecting traffic to Mexico. As the L.A./Long Beach port strike drags on this week, southern California is losing even more business. - Michelle Malkin
◼ Port strike: SoCal loses work as ships shift to Oakland, Mexico - LA Times Business (image source: LAX/Nick/Ut/AP)
Politicians, national retailers and others have weighed in, urging both sides to get back to the bargaining table. Retailers have even asked President Obama to intercede to force both sides back to the bargaining table.
◼ Retailers have asked the White House for help. Good luck with that. - American Shipper
