This week: Analysts: Ripple effects from ILA strike disruptions will continue through at least mid-November US West Coast Q3 cargo surge leads to strong intermodal numbers Office of the USTR opens applications for tariff exclusions on machinery imported from China...
This week: Spot rates at US East and West Coasts reaching rare parity as ILA strike surcharges dropped Months of frontloading and an early peak season lead to plummeting Asia-to-US rates Trucking contract rates see slight increase, industry stakeholders optimistic...
This week: ILA, USMX reach tentative deal to end strike and reopen ports through January 15 Industry stakeholders and government officials praise ILA-USMX pact USPS, FedEx, UPS still suffering service disruptions after Hurricane Helene Executives expect to see...
This week: Shippers warn that just one day of ILA strike would be “too long,” have disastrous impact Trade groups reach out to the White House again for help in ILA-USMX contract talks US East and Gulf Coast ports expand operations ahead of potential strike start date...
This week: CBP delays implementation of new de minimis exemption rule until early 2025 Biden-Harris administration proposes multiple changes to de minimis regulations White House considers its options as potential ILA strike start date looms US retailers increase...
This week: ILA reveals strike mobilization plans as wages, automation remain contract sticking points Local vice presidents appointed to ILA strike action coordination committees Global supply chain industry tests out contingency plans ahead of potential October 1...