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ILA Strike Update
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...
MTS Declared Force Majeure Due To ILA Strike/Lockout
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...
ILA Port Strike
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...
Near-Normal Water Levels Allowing More Ship Transits Through Panama Canal
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...
USTR To Take Further Action On China Tariffs
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...