East Coast Protests, Economic trends, Shipping Logistics

ILA Port Strike Beginning

After months of failed negotiations, the ILA port strike has begun. Dockworkers across East and Gulf Coast ports are protesting the end of their six-year contract with the (USMX), which expired on September 30th.

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East Coast Protests, Supply Chain

Navigating A Port Strike

The ILA is set to strike on October 1st, and with 43% of U.S. imports passing through East and Gulf Coast ports, supply chains could face serious delays. How can shippers prepare for potential disruptions.

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East Coast Protests, Economic trends, Shipping Logistics

New Surcharges As Strike Nears

As the ILA strike nears on October 1st, top shipping lines Hapag-Lloyd and CMA CGM are imposing new surcharges for East and Gulf Coast ports, starting mid-October. The ILA is pushing back on automation, and fighting for wage increases, and pension demands.

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East Coast Protests, Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain

Strike Lowering Spot Rates

With the ILA’s potential strike looming on October 1st, shipping spot rates are dropping for East Coast ports. The union plans to halt operations after their contract expires on September 30th, pushing for higher wages, better pensions, and opposing port automation.

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East Coast Protests, Economic trends, Shipping Logistics

The Potential Impact of A Strike

The shipping industry is bracing for a potential ILA strike as contract talks stall ahead of the October 1st deadline. The International Longshoremen’s Association is pushing for higher wages, better benefits, and restrictions on automation, but negotiations with the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) have hit a standstill. If no agreement is reached, major port disruptions could follow.

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East Coast Protests, Economic trends, Shipping Logistics

ILA Doubling Down On Threats

Tensions are mounting as the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) threatens a strike on October 1st over unresolved negotiations with the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX). The ILA is demanding a 32% wage hike, higher pensions, and is pushing back against port automation. With talks at a standstill since June, the risk of disruption looms large.

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Economic trends, Importing, Supply Chain

ILA Strike Threats Continuing

With unresolved talks between the International Longshoreman’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX), a potential strike on October 1st is looming. If no agreement is reached, East and Gulf Coast ports could shut down, disrupting international trade and impacting the U.S. economy.

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Economic trends, Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain

ILA Workers Going On Strike

Union contracts for East and Gulf Coast dockworkers are about to expire, with a potential strike on the horizon. On September 30th, the current agreement between the ILA and USMX ends and the ILA is ready to strike on October 1st.

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3PL, Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain

Baltimore Key Bridge Collapsed

  Early Tuesday morning, the 1.6-mile-long Baltimore Key bridge collapsed into the Patapsco Rover. Around 1:30 am, a massive container ship crashed into one of the bridge’s support beams, causing

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3PL, Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain

Strikes in East Coast Ports

With recent talks of potential strikes rising, what can this mean for international shipping, and how can you prepare?

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