Contract talks between the Port of Portland and security guards at its container terminal that began this summer will reenter mediation on Nov. 16, but a breakdown in talks could cripple the container yard, as well as two other terminals at the port, The Oregonian reported.
ICTSI Oregon has already been involved in a dispute with the ILWU regarding work performed by electricians on refrigerated containers at the terminal, and the terminal operator could end operations at Terminal 6. Should that happen, Wyatt said, it might never reopen as a container terminal.