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Lake Charles board approves stevedore licenses for SSA and On-site after debate over local hiring
Summary
After public testimony from local stevedores and a union representative, the Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District approved separate stevedore licenses for SSA (by voice vote) and On-site Solutions LLC (by roll-call vote). Concerns centered on local hires, cargo risk and timing of inbound ships.
The Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District approved stevedore licenses for SSA and On-site Solutions LLC at a special meeting on Dec. 20, 2024, after public comment and debate about local hiring and cargo handling.
Bridal Miller, identified as general manager of Logistics Terminals, told the board he opposed adding more stevedore licenses because ‘‘competition … will shut down both long committed union and non union stevedores alike’’ and said the local market’s capacity is already divided. Miller said limited berthing and cargo space make it difficult for current stevedores to remain viable if additional licenses are granted.
Bruce Henderson, vice president of materials for On-site Solutions LLC, described the company’s planned cargo and handling needs, saying the firm expects to bring ‘‘about 1,200,000 tons of cement’’ in super…
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