by Mallory Alexander | Oct 2, 2024 | Global Headquarters, Trade Policy, United States
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 and...
by Mallory Alexander | Oct 1, 2024 | Trade Policy, United States
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 Mallory Alexander | Sep 24, 2024 | Global Headquarters, United States
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 Mallory Alexander | Jul 2, 2024 | United States
The Port of Charleston’s newest terminal, the Hugh K. Leatherman, is finally set to become fully operational after a lengthy disagreement between the port authority (SC Ports) and the dockworkers’ union (ILA) was resolved. This conflict revolved around who...
by Mallory Alexander | Jun 7, 2024 | United States
There have been recent developments at the Port of Charleston that may impact your upcoming shipments. We’ve been made aware of several challenges currently affecting the port’s ability to process vessels efficiently, potentially leading to delays in...
by Mallory Alexander | Jun 7, 2024 | Tariffs, United States
The United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced plans to modify tariffs on Chinese goods in response to unfair trade practices. This follows a four-year review of the tariffs initially imposed under Section 301. Why the Change? The USTR concluded that while...
