Union leadership will be scheduling meetings “in the next few weeks” with ILA wage scale delegates to review the tentative agreement with terminal operators and ocean carriers of the United States ...

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Shippers who rely on US East Coast and Gulf ports were able to breathe a sigh of relief last Wednesday night when the ILA and USMX announced a tentative agreement for a new six year contract, ending ...

The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) have reached a tentative agreement on a new six-year master contract. The agreement will replace the ...

The ILA and USMX have now reached a tentative agreement for a six-year master contract, a move that will avert a second strike. This installment of On Our Radar provides an update on the contract.

(Michael Nagle / Bloomberg via Getty Images) The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) has settled its East and Gulf Coast contract shortly before a January 15 strike deadline. The deal locks ...

With 2025 on the horizon, the lingering uncertainty around trade policies could significantly affect importer strategies and bottom lines. Our trade specialist offers a few suggestions to get ready.