by Alyson Berliner | Oct 4, 2024 | Uncategorized
Maritime employers and the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) have reached a tentative deal to reopen container terminals at East and Gulf Coast ports after trading new wage offers that would bring dockworker pay up over 60%. Longshore workers will work...
by Alyson Berliner | Oct 2, 2024 | Uncategorized
October 2, 2024 Re: Force Majeure due to International Longshoreman’s Association Strike/Lockout We regret to inform you that Mallory Alexander International Logistics, LLC, dba Mallory Transportation System (“MTS”) has declared force majeure for all shipments in...
by Alyson Berliner | Oct 1, 2024 | Uncategorized
The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) went on strike as of midnight, October 1st, 2024. The strike, which has forced the closure of all major container terminals from Maine to Texas, has scrambled the expected arrival during October of some 80 container...
by Alyson Berliner | Sep 24, 2024 | Uncategorized
Dear Customer, In response to potential labor disruptions, should the ongoing negotiations between the International Longshoreman Association (ILA) and United States Maritime Alliance, Ltd. (USMX) not be resolved, ocean vessel operators are beginning to introduce new...
by Alyson Berliner | Jul 2, 2024 | Uncategorized
The Panama Canal is bouncing back after a rough year. Water levels are recovering thanks to recent rainfall, allowing the canal authority to increase traffic and cargo capacity. Here is a breakdown: More ships, more cargo: Starting in August, the canal will...
