With a potential strike by the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) approaching, industry stakeholders are implementing contingency plans.

With the Biden administration declining to intervene, the threat of a port strike on the East Coast and Gulf of Mexico is increasingly likely to materialise.

Finnlines is set to launch a new short sea freight service this month (Sept ’24) from Finland to Peel Ports London Medway and other destinations around Europe

The Port of Hamburg has halted train acceptance due to ongoing strikes, causing delays of over 24 hours.

Nearly 20,000 Indian port workers cancelled their planned strike after securing a new five-year deal, averting further disruption to the global supply chain.

Negotiations for a new collective agreement at Germany’s North Sea ports are stalled as employees and the union reject the employers’ offers.

While the strike on the US East and Gulf Coast has ended, Xeneta’s Peter Sand warns that “it is only a tentative agreement, and automation at ports will remain a major stumbling block.” 

Ports announce reopening after the ILA and USMX reached a tentative wage deal, ending the strike that had disrupted operations.

The strike at Montreal’s Viau and Maisonneuve terminals ended today, but negotiations between MEA and CUPE 375 remain in a deadlock.

USMX calls ILA to return to negotiations to end the ongoing strike, rejects any preconditions for resuming talks.

The ILA plans for the demonstrations to continue around the clock, 24/7, until USMX meets its demands.

The Port of Montreal strike has halted 40% of container handling, causing a buildup of containers, including vital food, pharmaceutical, and medical supplies.