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US East and Gulf Coast Ports Face Imminent Shutdown as Union Announces Intent to Strike
The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) on Sunday announced plans for a widespread strike at all Atlantic and Gulf Coast ports, scheduled to begin at 12:01 am on Tuesday, October 1,...
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Israel Bombs Yemeni Port, Power Stations After Houthi Attacks
By Mohammed Hatem and Marissa Newman Sep 29, 2024 (Bloomberg) –Israeli fighter jets bombed a seaport and several power stations in Yemen, its military said Sunday, following a string of attacks...
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Ports Brace for Shutdown as U.S. Dockworker Strike Deadline Nears
By Laura Curtis and Josh Wingrove (Bloomberg) — Key industry and government officials are urging US dockworkers and their employers to avoid a strike at East and Gulf coast ports this...
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Mike Schuler
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Oil Sheen Spotted Near Bulk Carrier in Baltimore Harbor
The U.S. Coast Guard has launched an investigation into a potential oil spill on the Patapsco River in Baltimore Harbor. On Thursday evening, a 50-foot by 50-foot oil sheen was...
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Mike Schuler
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ILA Fires Back at USMX’s Unfair Labor Practice ‘Publicity Stunt’
The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) has strongly rebuked the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) for filing an unfair labor practice charge against them, calling it a “weak publicity campaign” and...
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Mike Schuler
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Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Disrupts Port of Los Angeles, Closing Terminals
Operations at the Port of Los Angeles are being disrupted after a fire involving an overturned tractor-trailer carrying lithium batteries near Ocean & Navy Way on Terminal Island on Thursday....
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The Loadstar
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Scores of Ships Headed for US East Coast Face Delays as Strike Looms
By Gavin van Marle (The Loadstar) A prolonged strike on the US east and Gulf coasts could prove “toxic” to global container supply chains – and even if industrial action lasts...
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Mike Schuler
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Labor Dispute Escalates: USMX Files Charge Against ILA as US Ports Face Imminent Strike
In a significant escalation, the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) has filed an unfair labor practice charge against the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB),...
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Mike Schuler
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South Carolina Ports Reopens New Leatherman Terminal with Weekly Asia Service
South Carolina Ports (SC Ports) celebrated a milestone today with the reopening of new Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal in Charleston. The facility is set to resume operations on Thursday, supporting...
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Mike Schuler
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U.S. Imports Surge: August Inbound Container Volumes Skyrocket Nearly 20%
The ten largest U.S. container ports witnessed a staggering 19.3% year-over-year increase in inbound container volume this August, according to the latest report from industry expert John McCown. This surge...
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Mike Schuler
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Experts Warn of Severe Economic Ripple Effects from Looming US Port Strike
A potential coastwide strike at Atlantic and Gulf Coast container ports could disrupt U.S. supply chains and impact the upcoming holiday shopping season, industry experts warn. The International Longshoremen’s Association...
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Mike Schuler
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US Port Strike Threatens Severe Supply Chain Disruption into 2025
A looming strike at ports along the US East and Gulf coasts could cause significant supply chain disruptions lasting into 2025, according to recent analysis from Xeneta, an ocean and...