Category Archives: Steamship Lines

East Coast and Gulf Coast Port Strike Suspended. Ports to Reopen!

The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance have reached a tentative agreement. The key point is that both sides have a tentative agreement on a wage increase. The port strike is suspended. The longshoremen will be returning back to … Continue reading

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Longshoremen at East and Gulf Ports Begin Strike

As expected, the dockworks at East and Gulf Coast ports began striking today. Their contract expired at midnight. This strike affects all ocean ports from Maine to Teaxs. The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) have … Continue reading

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East Coast and Gulf Coast Port Strike Looming on the Horizon

The current ILA (International Longshoremen’s Association) contract is set to expire on September 30, 2024. The latest news reports do not paint an optimistic picture that a contract will be signed by the expiration date. Both sides are currently blaming … Continue reading

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Record Levels of Port Congestion as Peak Season Hits

As we enter the peak season, we want to highlight the port congestion crisis in the simplest way possible, with some screenshots showing the number of vessels anchored out various ports. Los Angeles/Long Beach Around late spring, the number of … Continue reading

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Hanjin Shipping On The Edge of Bankruptcy!

Potential Far-reaching Impact on the Ocean Shipping Community Hanjin Shipping has been working hard all year to stave off bankruptcy, but it looks like the ocean carrier may have finally lost the battle. Hanjin Shipping’s creditors refused the latest plan … Continue reading

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