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January 9, 2025
On 8 January, the International Longshoremen's Association and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) reached a preliminary agreement on a new six-year contract. This averted the threat of a new strike at the ports on the east and gulf coasts of the United States.
January 8, 2025
On 7 January, the International Longshoremen's Association and the United States Maritime Employers resumed negotiations. An agreement on the main points has not yet been reported and a strike on 15 January is becoming increasingly likely.
What does this mean for your shipments?
A strike would affect container ports along the entire east and gulf coasts of the United States, causing significant delays in most ports. As a result of this disruption, increased costs for berths and storage are to be expected. The shipping companies have announced that they will be levying additional fees.
We are in close contact with the shipping companies and are monitoring the situation closely to keep you informed of any new developments.
December 18, 2024
The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA), which represents dockworkers on the East and Gulf Coasts of the United States, may go on strike again on January 15, 2025. The reason for this is unresolved contract issues that have not yet been agreed upon. A strike could lead to significant delays and backlogs in container shipments at these ports and, if prolonged, could also impact global supply chains.
October 4, 2024
On October 4, the dockworkers' strike at the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts ended after three days. The union and employers have reached a tentative agreement on a wage increase of over 60%. Operations at the affected ports will resume gradually.
What does this mean for your shipments?
The strike has temporarily affected the movement of goods in the ports from Maine in the north to Texas in the south. While dockworkers have resumed work as of October 4, delays may still occur as the backlog of ships is cleared. It is expected that it will take several weeks for operations to return to normal.
Shipping lines have already announced potential cost increases due to the delays in port operations. We are in close contact with the shipping companies and are closely monitoring the status of your shipments. Should any adjustments to your bookings be necessary, we will notify you directly.
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October 1, 2024
Several seaports on the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts have been closed since October 1 due to a strike. The reason for this is the stalled negotiations between port workers and employers. The dispute centers around wage increases and the use of automation in the ports. The duration of the strike is uncertain at this time.
What does this mean for your shipments?
The strike affects 36 ports from the state of Maine in the north of the US east coast to Texas in the south. The closures are expected to have a significant impact on the global maritime supply chain. Some shipping lines have already implemented measures:
We are in close contact with the shipping lines and are constantly monitoring the situation to keep you informed of any new developments. We are doing everything we can to minimize the impact on your shipments.
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We regret any inconvenience this situation may cause and are here to support you with solutions every step of the way. For more information on your current shipments, please contact your local Gebrüder Weiss Air & Sea office.
