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INDUSTRY ALERT: Historic Strike Hits U.S. Ports, Threatening Global Supply Chains On October 1, 2024, the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) officially launched a coast-wide strike, shutting down all U.S. ports from Maine to Texas. Due to the strike, all U.S. East and Gulf Coast ports are shut down until further notice. As it stands, no cargo can move in or out of any of the region's ports. Major ports affected include New York/New Jersey; Savannah, GA; Houston, TX; Miami, FL; New Orleans, LA; Charleston, SC; Baltimore, MD; Mobile, AL; Tampa, FL; Freeport, TX; and Jacksonville, FL. Be sure to contact your carriers for the latest updates and potential re-routing options. IBA members, check your email to see the full Member Alert for detailed information and more member resources. #IBAMemberAlert #ILA #Port #Operations #SupplyChain

**Customer and Client News**   “Dockworkers at key U.S. ports threatening strike” It has been reported that the ILA (International Longshoremen’s Association) may be potentially striking all East Coast and Gulf of Mexico ports from September 30th 2024.    If this strike action goes ahead, it will highly impact every port from Maine to Texas, effectively closing operations. Carriers are already making contingency plans before the potential strike date and this may affect sailings and container availability in some ports.   We will be proactively updating any affected customers, and we also encourage you to contact your local account manager or email info@efm.global for up-to-date information on any potential scheduling changes. You can read more via the CBS Article here; https://bit.ly/3XPRwzC #logistics #shipping #timecritical #USports #US #Freightforwarding

Our Julie Elise Maurer offers valuable insights into the East Coast ports strike and its ramifications for the supply chain in Law360. 📦 With tensions between the ILA and USMX escalating for weeks, industry stakeholders have already been preparing alternative shipment routes and diverting cargo to the West Coast, where the dockworkers are represented by the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and are not on strike. "Since the breakdown of negotiations months ago, and with the current administration's confirmation that it does not plan to step in to alleviate the strike, most supply chain entities proactively expedited shipments in anticipation of the strike and/or diverted to western ports," Husch Blackwell transportation logistics attorney and litigator Julie E. Maurer told Law360. "The diversions, of course, will lead to volume issues and price surges. Indeed, they already have." Read more (log-in required): https://lnkd.in/eV2XBBPd #SupplyChain #PortsStrike

As an East and Gulf Coast port strike looms, the White House declines to intervene. Shippers should begin planning logistics alternatives now. Learn more by visiting our website. #ILANegotiations #PortStrike #ContingencyPlanning

East Coast Port Strike The ILA has organized a strike, effectively closing ports from Maine to Texas. This important issue, though not widely covered, has business groups reaching out to the White House to request the enactment of the Taft-Hartley Act to prevent the strike. The potential impact on businesses is significant. Are you prepared for potential supply chain interruptions? Consider safety stock and how your suppliers might be affected. Stay informed and have a plan in place to adjust proactively based on the strike's duration. Let's hope for a swift resolution for all families and communities involved. Stay vigilant and protect your business from the potential disruptions. Compass & Yoke Accelerators stays alert to these impacts and develops preemptive strategies based on the experience developed over decades in the business of taking care of business. #PortStrike #SupplyChain #BusinessPreparedness

As the US East and Gulf Coast port strike enters its second day, 36 ports from Maine to Texas remain shut down with little reported movement in negotiations between the union and port terminal operators. More than 38 container vessels were already backed up at US ports on Tuesday, compared with just three on Sunday before the strike. With each passing day the backlog and impact to the supply chain will grow. Many ocean carriers have declared Force Majeure as a result of the situation. So far, President Biden has said there will be no government intervention in the matter; however, politicians and trade groups have begun to step up pressure, which is expected to continue to build until there is a resolution. RIM is monitoring developments closely and working with each of our customers to help navigate this situation. Please reach out to your RIM Representative with any questions, concerns, or for solutions on how we can help you keep your cargo moving. #portstrike #supplychainsolutions #ONERIM

🚨 Port Strike Alert: Major U.S. Disruptions! 🚨 As of October 1, 2024, 14 U.S. East and Gulf Coast ports covering 36 terminals—including New York, Boston, Charleston, Baltimore, Norfolk, Savannah, Houston, and Miami—have fully halted operations due to a labor strike. This will result in widespread shipping delays and supply chain disruptions. We are closely monitoring the situation and working on contingency plans to ensure minimal impact on our clients’ shipments. If you have any questions or need assistance with your logistics, reach out to us today. Stay tuned for further updates! #SupplyChain #Logistics #PortStrike #ShippingDelays #FreightForwarding #ILAStrike

🚢⏳ Ships are bracing for delays as a potential strike looms at US East Coast ports. One CEO warns that vessels may have to wait it out, impacting supply chains. We are keeping an eye on all options for you as we inch closer to the October 1st deadline. #ShippingNews #PortStrike #SupplyChain

Today we posted our most recent update on the forthcoming US East and Gulf Coast port strike. All logistics and supply chain stakeholders should be aware of the work stoppage that is set to begin Tuesday, October 1. #Logistics #PortStrike #LetCompassChartYourCourse #SupplyChain https://lnkd.in/epPK_s8m

Congressional Republicans Urge Biden Administration to Prevent Looming Port Strike gCaptain Mike Schuler Republican members of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the House of Representatives have called on the Biden-Harris Administration to take immediate action to prevent a potential strike at East and Gulf Coast ports. The stoppage, which is set to begin October 1, 2024, threatens to cause significant disruptions to supply chains and the U.S. economy as container terminals from Texas to Maine come to a standstill. In a letter to the White House, 69 Members of Congress expressed their concerns about the stalled labor contract negotiations between the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) and the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA). The current Master Contract, covering 45,000 dockworkers, is set to expire on September 30, 2024. #ports #supplychain #longshoremen #labor #strike #congress #politics #maritime #transportation #logistics