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⚓ US port strike could leave European imports in a precarious position 🚢 A potential US port strike threatens to disrupt European imports significantly. Supply chain experts warn of severe delays and increased costs. The situation calls for urgent negotiations to avoid operational standstill. Stakeholders are closely monitoring developments for contingency planning. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e4hueBKQ #Operations #NorthAmerica #SupplyChain #TradeDisruption #Logistics

The impact of a port strike will be far-reaching, with European and Latin American imports into the country particularly affected. Meaning they’ll be stranded due to limited alternatives. As for Asian imports, they at least have the option of rerouting to West Coast ports, although this could place a strain on their infrastructure as well. #thefreightarchitects #jaguarfreight #logistics

The impact of a port strike will be far-reaching, with European and Latin American imports into the country particularly affected. Meaning they’ll be stranded due to limited alternatives. As for Asian imports, they at least have the option of rerouting to West Coast ports, although this could place a strain on their infrastructure as well. #thefreightarchitects #jaguarfreight #logistics

The impact of a port strike will be far-reaching, with European and Latin American imports into the country particularly affected. Meaning they’ll be stranded due to limited alternatives. As for Asian imports, they at least have the option of rerouting to West Coast ports, although this could place a strain on their infrastructure as well. #thefreightarchitects #jaguarfreight #logistics

The impact of a port strike will be far-reaching, with European and Latin American imports into the country particularly affected. Meaning they’ll be stranded due to limited alternatives. As for Asian imports, they at least have the option of rerouting to West Coast ports, although this could place a strain on their infrastructure as well. #thefreightarchitects #jaguarfreight #logistics

The impact of a port strike will be far-reaching, with European and Latin American imports into the country particularly affected. Meaning they’ll be stranded due to limited alternatives. As for Asian imports, they at least have the option of rerouting to West Coast ports, although this could place a strain on their infrastructure as well. #thefreightarchitects #jaguarfreight #logistics

US port strike would leave imports from Europe stranded Negotiations between the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) broke down in June, and no further talks have been held since. With the ILA threatening a strike by October 1 if no agreement is reached, U.S. Gulf and East Coast ports, which handled 55.5% of total U.S. import volume in 2024, are at risk of severe disruption. A strike would primarily impact European and Latin American imports, as there are fewer alternatives for rerouting compared to Asian shipments, which could be diverted to West Coast ports. However, such rerouting would still put pressure on port capacity and equipment availability on the West Coast, which is already dealing with delays. European and Latin American imports would face even more challenges, with Canadian and Mexican ports lacking the capacity to handle additional volumes. A labor strike could particularly disrupt transatlantic shipments, as European exporters appear to be less prepared. While the Biden administration could intervene using the Taft-Hartley Act to impose a cooling-off period, it might delay doing so due to potential political ramifications with elections approaching. Significant disruptions could occur before any federal action is taken. #ILAStrike #USPortStrike #SupplyChainDisruption #GlobalTrade #PortNegotiations #EastCoastPorts #GulfCoastPorts #TransatlanticTrade #ShippingCrisis #FreightLogistics #TradeImpact #LaborStrike #ImportExport #SupplyChainChallenges #BidenAdministration #TaftHartleyAct Stay Informed: https://lnkd.in/eH5PTwRH

The impact of a port strike will be far-reaching, with European and Latin American imports into the country particularly affected. Meaning they’ll be stranded due to limited alternatives. As for Asian imports, they at least have the option of rerouting to West Coast ports, although this could place a strain on their infrastructure as well. #thefreightarchitects #jaguarfreight #logistics

The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) has initiated a coast-wide strike, halting operations at major U.S. ports from Maine to Texas for the second day. The union is demanding a $5-an-hour wage increase annually over six years and opposing automation. In response, President Biden urged the U.S. Maritime Alliance (USMX) to present a fair offer, while over 270 trade groups have called on the White House to step in. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) remains fully operational, with an emergency command center in place. Despite the strike, CBP is asking the trade community to adhere to all regulations. Some shippers are redirecting cargo to West Coast ports, and carriers are considering applying East and Gulf Coast surcharges if the situation continues. Carriers have already implemented congestion and D&D surcharges following Golden Week, causing disruptions and potential equipment shortages. While fixed rates and Peak Season Surcharges remain steady, floating rates and additional surcharges may rise if the work stoppage continues beyond October 10. The recent Port of Montreal strike, which ended on October 2, has also affected some rerouting through Canada. If you need any further information, you may reach out to info@teuinc.com.

#InternationalTrade | The National Association of District Export Councils (NADEC) calls for an urgent resolution to the port strike affecting 36 East and Gulf Coast ports. This #disruption halts the movement of goods critical to U.S. #exports, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), a significantly engine of our #economy.