Navigating A Port Strike

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Sep 25, 2024 | East Coast Protests, Supply Chain

Finding solutions for navigating a port strike is becoming increasingly essential, with a coastwide ILA protest nearly a week away. The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) plans to strike on October 1st when their six-year contract ends. Talks with...

Strike Lowering Spot Rates

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Sep 19, 2024 | East Coast Protests, Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain

As a potential ILA protest approaches on October 1st, a recent impact is the strike lowering spot rates. The International Longshore Association (ILA) Is planning to halt operations next month when their six-year contract terminates on September 30th. Along...

ILA Strike Threats Continuing

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)....

Sustainability In Warehousing

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...

ILA Workers Going On Strike

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...

Containers Are Lost At Sea

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Aug 22, 2024 | Shipping Logistics, Freight, Supply Chain

An alarming message for shippers shipping cargo is finding out that their containers are lost at sea. A 15-year survey from 2008-2022 notes that carriers loose approximately 1,566 containers at sea yearly due to numerous causes. That number can vary based on...