by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Oct 17, 2024 | Supply Chain, Economic trends, Shipping Logistics
Nearly a week after the storm hit Florida, there are numerous reports of Hurricane Milton disrupting supply chains. On Wednesday, October 9th, hurricane Milton landed near Tampa, Florida, resulting in heavy rains and strong winds. Local weather services issued...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Oct 1, 2024 | East Coast Protests, Economic trends, Shipping Logistics
After months of failed negotiations, the ending of a contract has resulted in the ILA port strike beginning. International Longshoreman Association (ILA) dockworkers have begun protesting across East and Gulf Coast ports. Their six-year contract with the United...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Sep 30, 2024 | East Coast Protests, Economic trends, Shipping Logistics
A port strike is imminent at midnight September 30th with International Longshoremen Association (ILA) dockworkers. The ILA has been in talks with the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) over a new contract. This contract includes higher wages and limits the...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Sep 27, 2024 | East Coast Protests, Economic trends, Shipping Logistics
A potential labor strike on October 1st has ports preparing for ILA protests across the East and Gulf coasts. International Longshoreman’s Association (ILA) dockworkers are planning on walking due to unsuccessful negotiations with the United States Maritime...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Sep 20, 2024 | East Coast Protests, Economic trends, Shipping Logistics
Hapag-Lloyd and CMA CGM announced new charges as strike nears on U.S. East and Gulf Coast ports. The International Longshoreman Association (ILA) plans to protest on October 1st as their six-year contract ends. Unresolved negotiations with the United States...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Sep 17, 2024 | Economic trends, Importing, Shipping Logistics
The Biden Administration has finalized a tariff increase on imports from China starting September 27th. On May 14th, the USTR (United States Trade Representative) announced adjustments to Section 301 tariffs after a four-year review. These tariffs fall under...
