Drewry Shipping Consultants Ltd’s Post

The #negotiations between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) may not reach a resolution before the current contract expires tonight, 9/30. This uncertainty raises the possibility of port #strikes at crucial East and Gulf Coast #ports if a deal is not finalized by tomorrow. In Ezgi Avınca's article, we explore various alternative strategies that businesses can employ to navigate challenges and strengthen their resilience in #shipping during this time:

East Coast strikes threaten a return to global congestion. Chaos is re-emerging in the container shipping sector. A combination of strikes in ports in North America and war in the Middle East threatens the return of congestion to shipping. Thomas Cullen reports ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://lnkd.in/ekSybdfU #portstrikes #containershipping #logistics #supplychain

Time to start thinking about US East/Gulf coast port strike on Oct. 1 as more of a base case. RE: possible impact, consider the massive import volumes to ports at risk, where they’re coming from, and where they could reroute to (and extent that’s not possible). Here is a free-to-read story from Lloyd's List featuring stats and comments from John D. McCown and Jason Miller, to put this increasingly plausible scenario in context: https://lnkd.in/e2ejnFgU

⛔ Ripple effects of #strikeaction at #ports on the US East and Gulf coasts will cause severe #supplychain disruption into 2025, with analysts warning government intervention may be required to avoid major economic fallout. #portstrike #portunion #shipping

https://lnkd.in/eZ_wXGKJ Being a local from Charleston SC. I'm curious how this is effecting the port of Charleston and other ports located on the east coast any thoughts? #supplychain #news

⛔ Ripple effects of #strikeaction at #ports on the US East and Gulf coasts will cause severe #supplychain disruption into 2025, with analysts warning government intervention may be required to avoid major economic fallout. #portstrike #portunion #shipping

Time to start thinking about US East/Gulf coast port strike on Oct. 1 as more of a base case. RE: possible impact, consider the massive import volumes to ports at risk, where they’re coming from, and where they could reroute to (and extent that’s not possible). Here is a free-to-read story from Lloyd's List featuring stats and comments from John D. McCown and Jason Miller, to put this increasingly plausible scenario in context:

https://lnkd.in/eWKfzSEY Strike Watch: US shippers prepare for massive US supply chain disruptions... slow moving and/or sitting freight exponentially increases cargo theft risk in transit. Shippers and transport partners must work together to reduce risk. Let's go... It will take work by all to keep the supply chain secure and moving!

⚠️ The clock is ticking! With a major ports strike set for Oct 1, $14B in goods rushed this week alone. Brace for economic impacts & rising freight rates! How are YOU preparing? Read more 👉 [link] #PortsStrike #EconomyImpact

Overhaul's EVP David Warrick discusses the East Coast port strike and its potential impact on supply chain theft and chocolate availability in the U.S. Watch his interview with Forbes' Maggie McGrath to learn more about the ripple effects of this ongoing issue! https://lnkd.in/gCYNDV5r #SupplyChainRisk #PortStrike #CargoTheftPrevention #LogisticsRiskManagement.