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ILA-USMX port labor talksILA port strike ends through tentative deal
The agreement, which extends the parties’ master contract, comes three days after a strike commenced at East and Gulf Coast ports.
By Alejandra Carranza • Updated Oct. 3, 2024 -
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ILA-USMX port labor talksILA strike: Biden declines to intervene, but pressures USMX
Administration officials also warned ocean carriers against imposing strike surcharges on shippers.
By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 2, 2024 -
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ILA-USMX port labor talksBiden, industry leaders react to port strike
The president and trade associations called for a swift resolution to avoid the work stoppage’s impact on supply chains and economic flows.
By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 2, 2024 -
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ILA-USMX port labor talksDid the ILA strike fully shut down East and Gulf Coast ports? We asked.
At least 12 ports were significantly affected on Tuesday, but not all terminals are at a standstill.
By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 1, 2024 -
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ILA-USMX port labor talksILA strike begins, disrupting East and Gulf Coast ports
Without a new port labor deal, the International Longshoremen’s Association instructed its members to halt work after midnight Tuesday.
By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 1, 2024 -
Retrieved from Port Houston on September 27, 2024
ILA-USMX port labor talksPort strike could bring ocean carrier surcharges
Maersk, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd and other carriers shared contingency plans ahead of a possible work stoppage beginning Oct. 1.
By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 30, 2024 -
Retrieved from Port Authority of New York and New Jersey on September 26, 2024
ILA-USMX port labor talksUSMX files labor charge against dockworkers union
The International Longshoremen’s Association has refused to continue negotiations, the United States Maritime Alliance said in a statement Wednesday.
By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 26, 2024 -
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ILA-USMX port labor talksPorts brace for a potential ILA strike
East Coast and Gulf Coast seaports are extending hours and sharing contingency plans as they prepare for disruption.
By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 25, 2024 -
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FedEx Q1 earnings: 3 takeaways
The delivery giant is looking to improve results with higher surcharges and more efficient delivery operations.
By Max Garland • Sept. 25, 2024 -
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FedEx Freight slashes spending 62% ahead of potential spinoff
The logistics giant nearly halved overall truck and trailer expenditures last quarter.
By Colin Campbell • Sept. 25, 2024 -
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Ollie’s opens Illinois distribution center, targeting westward expansion
Robotics and automation are slated to make the site more efficient than existing ones, its SVP of supply chain said.
By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 24, 2024 -
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There is still time to prepare for a busy shipping season
Logistics experts say that the strategies applied during the holiday rush should also carry through into 2025.
By Larry Avila • Sept. 23, 2024 -
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Linehaul rates rise year over year amid challenging August
“However, year-over-year comparisons are little consolation for truckers looking for better pricing now,” DAT Chief of Analytics Ken Adamo said.
By David Taube • Sept. 20, 2024 -
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Deep Dive // ILA-USMX port labor talksA shipper’s guide to East and Gulf Coast port strikes
U.S. West Coast, Canada and Mexico ports are seen as viable alternatives if a threatened strike becomes reality on Oct. 1
By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 19, 2024 -
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ILA-USMX port labor talks‘One day is too long’: Businesses fret over potential port shutdown
Executives are sounding the alarm that disruption at East Coast and Gulf Coast ports could have severe ripple effects.
By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 19, 2024 -
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Baltimore bridge collapseDOJ sues ship owner for $100M over Baltimore bridge collapse
The Justice Department alleged negligence by Dali’s owner and manager in court documents filed Wednesday, and said it intends to seek additional punitive damages.
By Zachary Phillips • Sept. 19, 2024 -
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Low Mississippi River water levels disrupt barge shipping for third consecutive year
The cargo restrictions come as grain harvests begin and agricultural shippers look to offload more commodities from storage.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 18, 2024 -
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Uber Freight upgrades its TMS
Updates include simplified dock scheduling features and a streamlined load management experience, the company said.
By David Taube • Sept. 18, 2024 -
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ILA-USMX port labor talksPort of Long Beach ready for potential East Coast strike cargo diversions
Marine terminal operators are willing to extend gate hours if needed, CEO Mario Cordero said in a press conference.
By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 16, 2024 -
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DHL Express expands peak season air cargo capacity
The logistics company plans to deploy freighters and expand its ground handling network to meet growing e-commerce demand.
By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 16, 2024 -
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Canada’s major rail carriers have recovered from labor strife
CPKC and Canadian National say planning for a strike fueled the rapid turnaround from last month’s brief work stoppage.
By Larry Avila • Sept. 13, 2024 -
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MSC, Zim agree to collaborate on transpacific lanes
The shipping lines’ deal to swap slots and share vessels will start in 2025 and last for three years.
By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 11, 2024 -
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Ocean carriers form ‘Premier Alliance’
In an evolution of THE Alliance, Ocean Network Express, Hyundai Merchant Marine and Yang Ming Marine will cooperate on trade lanes starting in 2025.
By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 10, 2024 -
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FMC OKs Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd alliance
The Federal Maritime Commission allowed the Gemini agreement to take effect Monday after initially halting it in July.
By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 10, 2024 -
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Shippers, forwarders prep for turbulent air cargo market
With e-commerce demand already up 30% year to date, peak season activity is expected to heat up, according to a report from Xeneta.
By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 10, 2024
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