The ILWU Coast Longshore Division created Longshore & Shipping News in 2009 to share shipping industry news from around the world, with a focus on U.S. West Coast ports, major carriers and terminal operators, and issues that effect Longshore workers and the movement of cargo.

News excerpts that are posted on Longshore & Shipping News reflect the state of the shipping industry as reported by various industry media and port updates. They do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the officers of the ILWU Coast Longshore Division.