Navigating Port Operations: Human vs. Automation

This chapter examines the transition to a 24/7 operational model at the Port of Los Angeles from the drivers' perspective, discussing the challenges of restricted hours and driver shortages. It explores the ongoing debate between improving working conditions for human labor versus investing in automation to enhance efficiency. Highlighting the complexities of unionization and the impacts of gig work, the chapter emphasizes the critical need for collaboration among stakeholders to address long-standing labor disparities.