A Port Strike Is Imminent

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 use of...

Ports Preparing For ILA Protests

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...

New Surcharges As Strike Nears

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...

Tariff Increase On Imports

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...

The Potential Impact of A Strike

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,...

ILA Doubling Down On Threats

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%...