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The three-day strike in US East Coast ports became a battle for the truth, as both sides made claims about the opposing party. Claims related to the cost of handling a container and accusations from both sides that the other side refused to come to the negotiating table became commonplace. The INTERNATIONAL LONGSHOREMENS ASSOCIATION and UNITED STATES MARITIME ALLIANCE LIMITED remain gridlocked on topics such as automation, and the current master contract will thus expire on Jan. 15, after which the two parties are expected to continue the negotiations. #shipping #business #oceanfreight #logistics

We’re pleased that the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) have reached a tentative wage agreement, pausing the strike and reopening our ports. While the extended contract through January 15 allows time for further negotiation, key issues like port automation remain unresolved. Additionally, as ports clear the backlog in the coming weeks, businesses and consumers will still feel the strain of increased inflationary costs. This strike underscores a critical need for reform. No single union should have the power to cripple our economy. Our labor laws, written in a different era, should reflect today’s interconnected supply chain. Manufacturing, transportation, warehousing, and distribution are all essential to our national security, and our policies should recognize their vital role in sustaining the flow of goods and services. https://lnkd.in/ehS5Puj5

This strike underscores a critical need for reform. No single union should have the power to cripple our economy. Our labor laws, written in a different era, should reflect today’s interconnected supply chain. Manufacturing, transportation, warehousing, and distribution are all essential to our national security, and our policies should recognize their vital role in sustaining the flow of goods and services.

🚨 𝐔𝐒 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐫𝐮𝐩𝐭 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 🚨 Starting from 12:01 am, US ILA members are set to strike, significantly impacting major US ports. This disruption threatens 56% of US imports and 70% of containerized exports, valued at $588bn in 2023. The ripple effects will be felt far and wide. 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: - Each day of shutdown is expected to cause a one-week recovery period. - Delays and higher costs in trucking and rail services are imminent. 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐚’𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞: - CUPE Local 375 union has shut down Termont terminals until October 3. - MEA’s efforts to prevent a strike have fallen short, leading to further disruption. 𝐍𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬: - USMX has filed charges with the NLRB to reopen talks with the ILA. - Mediation efforts are underway at the Port of Montreal. 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 & 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬: - Airfreight capacity faces challenges as the strike continues. - Carriers may consider a “port-hopping” strategy to bypass affected areas. 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: - US carriers and rail operators have introduced pre-strike restrictions. - Shippers should brace for higher prices and limited airfreight capacity. 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬: - There is cautious optimism around a potential settlement path for disputes. - However, prolonged strikes may force ships to wait, affecting global shipping timelines. 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐔𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲: - It is critical to negotiate collective agreements to resolve ongoing conflicts. - Finding common ground is essential to prevent long-term disruptions to port operations. 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭: - US East Coast ports are already experiencing delays as USMX and ILA enter a blame game. - The effects are widespread, with Baltic ports barring damaged ships and Amazon and DHL making moves to secure their logistics operations. The strike is a reminder of the fragile nature of global supply chains. Businesses must prepare for potential delays and cost increases across the logistics landscape. Stay tuned for updates on how this will unfold in the coming days. #SupplyChain #Logistics #PortStrikes #Shipping #Freight #GlobalTrade #AirFreight #Trucking #Rail #Glottislimited Source ; https://lnkd.in/erMhZm88

Just when you thought shipping rates were settling, the maritime world throws a curveball! 🌊💥 Port strikes on the US East Coast are set to shake up the industry once again. Brace for impact as we navigate these choppy waters together. Need to navigate through these issues? Reach out to us Xeneta , if not, always stay updated, get more insights. Follow Xeneta! . #Xeneta #ShippingDisruption #MaritimeIndustry #SupplyChainChallenges

This issue is crucial, particularly concerning supply chains. Recall the 2023 Vancouver Port Strike, involving 7400 workers and lasting 13 days, halting $10B in trade. With rail, impacts span agricultural inputs, petrochemicals, cars, consumer goods, and commuter services. The Teamsters Canada Rail Conference vote to strike against Canadian National Railway and Canadian Pacific Kansas City risks disrupting $1 billion in daily goods shipments, impacting Canadian and North American supply chains. With no viable alternatives, governmental intervention, including back-to-work legislation, is urgent to avert supply chain paralysis. The strike is set for May 22, 2024. https://lnkd.in/gD-mMhz2 #SupplyChainConcerns #RailwayStrikeAlert #CNCPKCStrike #CanadianRailStrike #SupplyChainDisruption #RailwayCrisis #BackToWorkLegislation #EmergencySupplyResponse #CanadaSupplyChain #CNCPKCCrisis

Today marks the start of the US East Coast port strikes. Dockworkers at ports from Maine to Texas have begun walking picket lines after an agreement couldn't be reached with the International Longshoreman’s Association (ILA), which represents 85,000 port workers, before the 30 September deadline. Ripple effects of strike action at a total of 36 ports on the US East and Gulf coasts will cause severe supply chain disruption into 2025, with analysts warning government intervention may be required to avoid major economic fallout. Businesses that depend on the movement of goods will be forced to watch from the sidelines, with everything from bananas to European beer, along with furniture, apparel, household goods and autos likely to be impacted. As Peter Sand observes: “More than 40% of total containerized goods enter the US through ports on the East Coast and Gulf Coast, so the stakes could not be higher. "To stop trade entering the US on such a large-scale, even for a short period of time, is highly-damaging to the economy so government intervention will be needed to bring the matter to a resolution for the good of the nation." Read more on the impact of the strikes on global trade here: https://lnkd.in/eDYzdtG2 #strikes #USEastCoast #shipping

Today marks the start of the US East Coast port strikes. Dockworkers at ports from Maine to Texas have begun walking picket lines after an agreement couldn't be reached with the International Longshoreman’s Association (ILA), which represents 85,000 port workers, before the 30 September deadline. Ripple effects of strike action at a total of 36 ports on the US East and Gulf coasts will cause severe supply chain disruption into 2025, with analysts warning government intervention may be required to avoid major economic fallout. Businesses that depend on the movement of goods will be forced to watch from the sidelines, with everything from bananas to European beer, along with furniture, apparel, household goods and autos likely to be impacted. As Peter Sand observes: “More than 40% of total containerized goods enter the US through ports on the East Coast and Gulf Coast, so the stakes could not be higher. "To stop trade entering the US on such a large-scale, even for a short period of time, is highly-damaging to the economy so government intervention will be needed to bring the matter to a resolution for the good of the nation." Read more on the impact of the strikes on global trade here: https://lnkd.in/eDYzdtG2 #strikes #USEastCoast #shipping

As Peter Sand observes: “More than 40% of total containerized goods enter the US through ports on the East Coast and Gulf Coast, so the stakes could not be higher. "To stop trade entering the US on such a large-scale, even for a short period of time, is highly-damaging to the economy so government intervention will be needed to bring the matter to a resolution for the good of the nation." Read more on the impact of the strikes on global trade on #Xeneta site !!

Great news! The International Longshoremen's Association and the U.S. Maritime Alliance reached a tentative six-year contract agreement, averting a potential strike that could have disrupted East and Gulf Coast ports and the economy. The deal protects union jobs while allowing for port modernization, ensuring safer, more efficient operations and stronger supply chains.