by Alex Pappas | Nov 22, 2023 | Freight Forwarder, Global Supply Chain News, LCL, Logistics, Ocean Freight, Ocean Freight Forwarding, Ports
The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) is contemplating a significant East-coast-wide strike in October 2024. This action could severely disrupt supply chain operations for imports into the United States from Asia, Europe, and South America. Impact...
by Alex Pappas | Oct 18, 2013 | Logistics, Ports, Week in Global Logistics
Arbitrator to Meet with ILA at Port of Baltimore – International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) Local 333 went on strike on October 16th at the Port of Baltimore after voting down a proposed local contract with the Steamship Trade Association of Baltimore. On...
by Alex Pappas | Sep 6, 2013 | Ports, Week in Global Logistics
Port of Tucson Receives TIGER Grant – The Port of Tucson has received a $5 million Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). The grant will allow the port to expand its ability to service...
by Alex Pappas | Apr 12, 2013 | Green, Logistics, Ports, Week in Global Logistics
Port of Seattle Joins Green Marine – The Port of Seattle has become the first U.S. West Coast port to join Green Marine, a voluntary environmental program for the maritime industry. The initiative addresses nine environmental issues with the goal of continuous...
by Alex Pappas | Jan 11, 2013 | Logistics, Ports, Week in Global Logistics
NRF Organizes New Appeal for ILA Deal – International Longshoreman’s Association (ILA) President Harold Daggett and other union officials walked out of negotiations on Wednesday concerning local issues at the Port of New York and New Jersey, a key element to...