As the April 2nd deadline nears, the Trump administration is signaling a softer stance on reciprocal tariffs. With Trump suggesting a more lenient approach—what does this mean for global trade?
Port Labor Talks Are Resuming
With the January 15th deadline looming, dockworkers and employers are back at the table. The ILA is pushing for fair wages and fighting port automation.
ILA Strike Happening in January
🚢⚠️ With the January 15, 2025, ILA contract extension deadline approaching, U.S. seaports face uncertainty. Past strikes over wages and port automation brought temporary agreements, but what’s next for domestic and international shipping?
Shipping Chemicals Internationally
Shipping chemicals internationally requires care and compliance! Whether hazardous or non-hazardous non-compliance with strict regulations can lead to delays, fines, or even shipment losses.
ILA Port Strike Ends
The ILA port strike has ended after days of protests by 45,000 dockworkers from key East and Gulf Coast ports. With their contract expired and months of stalled negotiations on wages and automation, the walkouts severely impacted international shipping.
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.
Fast Fashion Logistics
Fast fashion is the quick production and transport of inexpensive clothes items on a mass scale.
Israel Conflict Affecting Shipping
International freight exporters and exporters may have to take caution soon with the Israel conflict affecting shipping in various ways.
Panama Canal Transits Lowering
With the Panama Canal being one of the most important trade routes in international shipping, limitations have a considerable impact.
Congestion in the Panama Canal
The importance of the Panama Canal is shown by the extensive number of supply chains that rely on it. With the number of ships stuck in the traffic jam, the main impact is shipping delays.