03/09/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/09/2024 22:34
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.
As of Friday, August 30, ILA announced preparations for a potential coast-wide strike on October 1 if a new agreement with the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) is not reached.
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].