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ILA-USMX port labor talks
ILA-USMX’s automation divide halts negotiations again
The parties have been unable to come to an agreement on automation used at the ports as a Jan. 15 deadline approaches.
By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 14, 2024 -
ONE adds Jaxport to Asia-East Coast service
The weekly route will connect Jacksonville, Florida, with five ports in Asia, shipping retail products, electronics, food and beverages.
By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 11, 2024 -
Trendline
Peak season management
Higher peak season surcharges are one risk for shippers to manage this year.
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Canada’s western ports are on lockdown: What to know
Experts said shipments can be easily diverted to U.S. West Coast ports in the short term, but a lengthier stoppage could be costly.
By Kelly Stroh • Updated Nov. 11, 2024 -
CSX debuts double-stack rail service at the Port of Baltimore
The rail operator opened a northern route while it expects to complete the long-awaited expansion of a 1.7-mile tunnel by the end of next year.
By Colin Campbell • Nov. 7, 2024 -
Owners of ship that slammed into Key Bridge settle with DOJ for $102M
The department will use the funds to pay agencies for responding to and cleaning up after the March 26 collapse.
By Zachary Phillips • Oct. 28, 2024 -
ILA, USMX to resume contract talks next month
The parties may be waiting for the U.S. presidential election to pass before returning to the bargaining table, an expert said.
By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 25, 2024 -
Ocean spot rates tumble from pre-ILA strike surge
While lower demand may be driving the decline, shippers still have potential carrier surcharges to factor in.
By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 23, 2024 -
ILA-USMX port labor talks
The ILA strike is over. What should shippers prioritize now?
While the strike was short-lived, it could take weeks to clear cargo backlogs and bring ports back to normal operations.
By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 11, 2024 -
Hurricane Milton’s supply chain impact: What to know
As of Thursday morning, Port Tampa Bay remains closed, while Port Everglades is resuming some operations.
By Philip Neuffer • Updated Oct. 10, 2024 -
ILA-USMX port labor talks
ILA’s outstanding issues center on automation, experts say
Jurisdiction, healthcare and container royalty are also pending further negotiations, the union’s President Harold Daggett said in a Friday letter.
By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 9, 2024 -
Port of New York and New Jersey reopen following ILA strike
The port resumed discharging cargo Friday night, with two terminals opening during the weekend for trucking activity.
By Alejandra Carranza • Updated Oct. 7, 2024 -
ILA-USMX deal praised by Biden, industry leaders
The two sides agreed to a three-month extension of the current master contract, reopening ports and allowing cargo flow to resume.
By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 4, 2024 -
ILA-USMX port labor talks
ILA port strike ends through tentative deal
The agreement, which extends the parties’ master contract, comes three days after a strike commenced at East and Gulf Coast ports.
By Alejandra Carranza • Updated Oct. 3, 2024 -
ILA strike, Hurricane Helene threaten food supply chain
Industry experts warn the strike could uproot long-term stability for commodity markets.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 3, 2024 -
ILA-USMX port labor talks
ILA strike: Biden declines to intervene, but pressures USMX
Administration officials also warned ocean carriers against imposing strike surcharges on shippers.
By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 2, 2024 -
ILA-USMX port labor talks
Biden, industry leaders react to port strike
The president and trade associations called for a swift resolution to avoid the work stoppage’s impact on supply chains and economic flows.
By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 2, 2024 -
ILA-USMX port labor talks
Did the ILA strike fully shut down East and Gulf Coast ports? We asked.
At least 12 ports were significantly affected on Tuesday, but not all terminals are at a standstill.
By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 1, 2024 -
Top supply chain conferences to watch in 2025
Next year’s trade shows will focus on adopting technology innovations, navigating logistics risks and securing new talent.
By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 1, 2024 -
ILA-USMX port labor talks
ILA strike begins, disrupting East and Gulf Coast ports
Without a new port labor deal, the International Longshoremen’s Association instructed its members to halt work after midnight Tuesday.
By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 1, 2024 -
ILA-USMX port labor talks
Port strike could bring ocean carrier surcharges
Maersk, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd and other carriers shared contingency plans ahead of a possible work stoppage beginning Oct. 1.
By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 30, 2024 -
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Sept. 30, 2024 -
ILA-USMX port labor talks
USMX files labor charge against dockworkers union
The International Longshoremen’s Association has refused to continue negotiations, the United States Maritime Alliance said in a statement Wednesday.
By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 26, 2024 -
ILA-USMX port labor talks
Ports brace for a potential ILA strike
East Coast and Gulf Coast seaports are extending hours and sharing contingency plans as they prepare for disruption.
By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 25, 2024 -
Deep Dive // ILA-USMX port labor talks
A shipper’s guide to East and Gulf Coast port strikes
U.S. West Coast, Canada and Mexico ports are seen as viable alternatives if a threatened strike becomes reality on Oct. 1
By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 19, 2024 -
ILA-USMX port labor talks
‘One day is too long’: Businesses fret over potential port shutdown
Executives are sounding the alarm that disruption at East Coast and Gulf Coast ports could have severe ripple effects.
By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 19, 2024