by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Sep 12, 2024 | East Coast Protests, Economic trends, Shipping Logistics
Threats of an ILA walkout are causing the shipping industry to be concerned with the potential impact of a strike. The International Longshoreman’s Association (ILA) will stop working on October 1st when their six-year contract ends. Along with higher wages,...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Sep 11, 2024 | East Coast Protests, Economic trends, Shipping Logistics
An unsolved resolution is resulting in ILA doubling down on threats to strike on October 1st. Conflict between the ILA and USMX for a new contract agreement has escalated over the last few weeks. In particular, the ILA is fighting for a new contract with a 32%...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Sep 6, 2024 | Economic trends, Importing, Supply Chain
Unresolved negotiations are resulting in ILA strike threats continuing as the October 1st deadline is quickly approaching. The International Longshoreman’s Association (ILA) have been discussing a new contract with the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX)....
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Sep 5, 2024 | Warehousing, Economic trends, Supply Chain
The logistics industry has seen growing sustainability in warehousing operations in recent years. As the e-commerce business grows, so does the number of warehouses across the U.S. As a result, warehousing activities now contribute to nearly 11% of greenhouse...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Aug 30, 2024 | Economic trends, Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain
Union contracts for East and Gulf Coast port dockworkers are ending, potentially resulting in ILA workers going on strike. On September 30th, the current six-year contract between the International Longshoreman Association (ILA) and United States Maritime...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Aug 15, 2024 | 3PL, Economic trends, Supply Chain
On August 9th, an explosion at Ningbo port halted traffic at the shipping terminal. While a vessel carrying hazardous organic peroxide materials was arriving at Beilun Phase III Terminal, it exploded. The vessel owner has recently reported that the fire is...
