West Coast Ports: Will A Permanent Deal Be Reached?

Shipping companies and terminal operators have reached a tentative deal, according to supplychain247.com. The U.S. Labor secretary helped negotiate a deal.”Clearing out the crisis-level congestion and backlog at the ports” will now be a key focus.

How can these slowdowns and suspensions be limited in the future so that the global supply chain is not negatively impacted?