09/03/2024 | Press release | Archived content
The International Longshoremen's Association's (ILA) current labor contract covering union members across the US East Coast and Gulf Ports, expires on September 30. If a new agreement with the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) is not reached by then, ILA is preparing for a potential coast-wide strike on October 1.
Update as of 9/12: On 9/5, ILA President Harold J. Daggett affirmed that the ILA will "most definitely" strike if its demands are not met.
As your logistics partner, we are ready and able to pivot quickly. Our team is monitoring the situation closely, hoping the negotiations between all parties will be resolved before the expiration of the current contract. In the event of labor disruptions, we're prepared to implement contingency plans to ensure continuity of our export and import services where an alternative routing is possible.
We will frequently communicate and advise on the situation as more details become available.
If you have questions, please reach out to your SEKO representative, or email us at [email protected].