by Alex Pappas | Nov 22, 2023 | Freight Forwarder, Global Supply Chain News, LCL, Logistics, Ocean Freight, Ocean Freight Forwarding, Ports
The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) is contemplating a significant East-coast-wide strike in October 2024. This action could severely disrupt supply chain operations for imports into the United States from Asia, Europe, and South America. Impact...
by Alex Pappas | Sep 6, 2013 | Ports, Week in Global Logistics
Port of Tucson Receives TIGER Grant – The Port of Tucson has received a $5 million Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). The grant will allow the port to expand its ability to service...
by Alex Pappas | Apr 12, 2013 | Green, Logistics, Ports, Week in Global Logistics
Port of Seattle Joins Green Marine – The Port of Seattle has become the first U.S. West Coast port to join Green Marine, a voluntary environmental program for the maritime industry. The initiative addresses nine environmental issues with the goal of continuous...
by Alex Pappas | Jan 11, 2013 | Logistics, Ports, Week in Global Logistics
NRF Organizes New Appeal for ILA Deal – International Longshoreman’s Association (ILA) President Harold Daggett and other union officials walked out of negotiations on Wednesday concerning local issues at the Port of New York and New Jersey, a key element to...
by Alex Pappas | Sep 21, 2012 | Logistics, Ports, Week in Global Logistics
ILA, USMX Agree on Contract Extension – The labor contract between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) has been extended for 90 days through December 29th. The extension will provide both parties with an...