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The ongoing strike by dockworkers is a critical juncture with far-reaching implications for various sectors of the American economy. Stemming from a prolonged deadlock in negotiations between the ILA and the United States Maritime Alliance, this labor dispute involves around 45,000 longshoremen. It has effectively paralyzed operations at major ports along the East and Gulf Coasts. This disruption underscores the importance of swift resolution to mitigate economic impacts. #WarehouseConsultants #SupplyChainConsultants #DockworkersStrike

The ongoing strike by dockworkers is a critical juncture with far-reaching implications for various sectors of the American economy. Stemming from a prolonged deadlock in negotiations between the ILA and the United States Maritime Alliance, this labor dispute involves around 45,000 longshoremen. It has effectively paralyzed operations at major ports along the East and Gulf Coasts. This disruption underscores the importance of swift resolution to mitigate economic impacts. #WarehouseConsultants #SupplyChainConsultants #DockworkersStrike

Threat of Strike Looms Large Over East, Gulf Coast Ports The labor contract between the International Longshoremen’s Association and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) is set to expire at the end of September. The ILA represents some 70,000 dockworkers, while the USMX represents employers at 36 coastal ports — including three of the U.S.’s five busiest ports: the Port of New York and New Jersey, the Port of Savannah, Georgia, and the Port of Houston. Contract negotiations between the ILA and the USMX began in February 2023 but quickly foundered on the issue of wage increases. Developments since then have not been promising. https://lnkd.in/eUC5axiK #freight #coastal #shipping #shippingindustry #strike

Tonight, at midnight is the moment we’ve been dreading for weeks - time to brace for impact. The International Longshoremen’s Association has confirmed its plans for a major strike starting tonight, October 1. This job action will see 25,000 dockworkers from Maine to Texas walking off the job, directly impacting container and Ro-Ro services. Businesses reliant on these ports should prepare for potential major disruptions. Stay informed and proactive to mitigate supply chain challenges. Read more on this topic in an article from FreightWaves #PortStrike #SupplyChainDisruption #Logistics #Dockworkers #InternationalTrade https://lnkd.in/ekV3RiHJ

With the contract deadline looming on September 30, the potential for a dockworker strike at US east and Gulf coast ports is becoming a serious concern. If the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and port operators can't reach an agreement, a strike could throw supply chains out of sync for months. A one-week strike could lead to four to six weeks of recovery time, but a longer disruption might push us into 2025 before operations fully normalize. This could mean significant congestion, delays, and higher costs for everyone. Now more than ever, it’s crucial to stay informed and prepared for potential disruptions. Let's hope for a resolution that keeps things moving smoothly! #SupplyChain #Logistics #PortOperations #LaborRelations #ShippingIndustry #USPorts Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eePuESMG

Looming US Port Strike: Could Disruptions Stretch Into 2025? As the October 1 deadline approaches for dockworker contract negotiations on the US east and Gulf coasts, the shipping industry is bracing for potential disruptions. According to research from Sea-Intelligence, even a one-week strike could take four to six weeks to recover from, with the ripple effects potentially lasting into 2025. This data underscores the significant impact a work stoppage could have on global supply chains. While the @International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) is pushing for a 76% pay rise, past experiences—like the 13-month negotiation at the West Coast ports last year—suggest that a deal could be reached before the deadline. Lars Jensen, of Vespucci Maritime, highlighted that such a strike could lead to major congestion issues, capacity shortages, and higher freight rates, ultimately costing American consumers. For more detailed insights, read the full article by Sam Chambers on Splash Maritime and Offshore News (splash247.com). Let’s hope for a resolution that keeps our supply chains moving smoothly. #SupplyChain #PortStrike #Logistics #GlobalTrade #MaritimeIndustry https://lnkd.in/e_v5Qz6R

A dockworkers strike at U.S. East and Gulf Coast ports – from Maine to Texas – is expected to severely impact global supply chains and the economy. The strike's disruption could affect billions of dollars in cargo with immediate delays for vessels as well as future delays. Read the full alert here: #relocation #globalmobility #targetmobility

The looming strike of East and Gulf Coast dock workers, which would be the first across all of these ports since 1977, is more evidence of the resurgent power of organized labor. The resistance to the implementation of Taft Hartley provisions by the Biden Administration further strengthens the union's leverage. It does seem that there is space to a resolution of this dispute short of a strike that could cost the economy $5-6 billion a day and cause massive logistics and supply chain disruption across most of the country. On the one hand, wages have fallen way behind both West Coast dockworker pay and inflation. On the other, East and Gulf Coast contracts do not allow for the kind of automation and productivity enhancements that their West Coast counterparts do. It seems that now is a good time for cooler heads to prevail, find common interest and resolve this dispute in a way that is in the best interest of workers, the companies they work for, consumers and the overall economy. Significant common ground exists, so no better time than now to get back to the bargaining table! https://lnkd.in/gHxEBFNh

#FreeFormFriday- a special "Strike" edition. The East Coast and Gulf Coast dockworkers strike has been temporarily suspended, offering some relief to businesses and supply chains that were bracing for long-term disruptions. The International Longshoremen’s Association and the U.S. Maritime Alliance reached an agreement to pause the strike until January 15, allowing both sides time to finalize a new contract. This strike, which began at the peak of the holiday 'inventory build' season, had the potential to create major shortages and logistical bottlenecks, especially for companies that hadn’t prepared in advance. Many businesses had already begun diverting cargo to West Coast ports, as discussed in my previous post, which explored the ripple effects on warehousing and logistics. Now, with the strike on hold, companies can resume operations under the previous contract, but the challenge isn’t over yet. The next three months will be critical as both sides negotiate terms on automation, which remains the main sticking point. Surprisingly enough, both sides showed enough movement on wages, so they are relatively close on those terms. This development highlights the importance of flexibility and planning in today’s supply chain environment. Companies must remain proactive, not only adjusting routes but also leveraging data and working closely with partners to anticipate and manage these unpredictable disruptions. As we learned during the COVID-19 crisis when cargo was rerouted to the East Coast, the pendulum has once again swung—this time in the other direction. #SupplyChainResilience #PortStrike #LogisticsSolutions #BusinessContinuity #Adaptability #WarehouseManagement #UnionStrike #TransportationTuesday

#FreeFormFriday- a special "Strike" edition. The East Coast and Gulf Coast dockworkers strike has been temporarily suspended, offering some relief to businesses and supply chains that were bracing for long-term disruptions. The International Longshoremen’s Association and the U.S. Maritime Alliance reached an agreement to pause the strike until January 15, allowing both sides time to finalize a new contract. This strike, which began at the peak of the holiday 'inventory build' season, had the potential to create major shortages and logistical bottlenecks, especially for companies that hadn’t prepared in advance. Many businesses had already begun diverting cargo to West Coast ports, as discussed in my previous post, which explored the ripple effects on warehousing and logistics. Now, with the strike on hold, companies can resume operations under the previous contract, but the challenge isn’t over yet. The next three months will be critical as both sides negotiate terms on automation, which remains the main sticking point. Surprisingly enough, both sides showed enough movement on wages, so they are relatively close on those terms. This development highlights the importance of flexibility and planning in today’s supply chain environment. Companies must remain proactive, not only adjusting routes but also leveraging data and working closely with partners to anticipate and manage these unpredictable disruptions. As we learned during the COVID-19 crisis when cargo was rerouted to the East Coast, the pendulum has once again swung—this time in the other direction. #SupplyChainResilience #PortStrike #LogisticsSolutions #BusinessContinuity #Adaptability #WarehouseManagement #UnionStrike #TransportationTuesday