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 | 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 | Feb 29, 2024 | Shipping Logistics, 3PL, Supply Chain
There have been growing talks of strikes in East Coast ports, with labor contracts expiring later this year. Near the end of September, agreements between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) expire....