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Jan 9, 2025
ILA and USMX Reach Tentative Six-Year Agreement

The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) have reached a tentative six-year contract agreement for…

Jan 7, 2025
Proposed Tariffs Stir Concerns Across North American Industries

Automotive companies on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border could face significant challenges if President-elect Donald Trump proceeds with his…

Jan 7, 2025
Freight Rates Rise as Labor Talks Loom

Container spot freight rates on the transpacific eastbound trade have increased notably at the start of 2025, driven by recent…

Dec 23, 2024
Trade Groups Urge Resumption of ILA-USMX Talks

The negotiations for a new Master Contract between the ILA and USMX are currently stalled, leading 267 trade associations, led…

Dec 20, 2024
Shippers Ease Up on Trans-Pacific Shipments

Freight rates for trans-Pacific shipments from Asia to the United States have decreased, reflecting a reduced sense of urgency among…

Dec 17, 2024
ITIF Report: Countries at Risk of Tariff Retaliation

The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) report explores various ways countries could face tariff retaliation from President-elect Donald Trump,…

Dec 11, 2024
Q4 Air Cargo Insights

The air cargo market in Q4 has shown stability with incremental rate increases, particularly notable in Europe to Americas routes,…

Dec 4, 2024
Montreal Port Mediation Begins

The Port of Montreal Longshoremen’s Union (CUPE 375) and the Maritime Employers Association have begun a 90-day mediation period to…

Dec 4, 2024
AAFA Calls for Red Sea Security

A year after Houthi rebel attacks disrupted shipping in the Red Sea, the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) called…

Nov 25, 2024
Port Automation Dispute Stalls USMX-ILA Negotiations

The US Maritime Alliance (USMX) and International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) are facing potential strike issues over concerns related to automation.…