Maersk Advises Cargo Removal as Threat of US Port Strikes Persists
Major shipping firm Maersk has advised its customers to remove cargo from US East and Gulf Coast ports, in preparation for potential strike action by port workers in mid-January.
Negotiations between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) union and the employers’ representative the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) on a new contract for port workers appear to have stalled, with the deadline of January 15, 2025, looming.
In a customer advisory statement released on December 30, Maersk said, “If no agreement is reached by [January 15], a coast-wide...
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