After weeks of disruption, the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) strike has ended with a 90-day extension for a final agreement. This provides a reprieve for businesses and the global supply chain with only several lingering concerns that shippers and logistics managers need to consider as they prepare for what comes next. The master contract, addressing … Continued
Today, members of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) began a major strike along East Coast and Gulf Coast ports after months of unsuccessful negotiations for a new Master contract with the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) which represents ocean carriers and port operators. The ILA has asked for a significant wage increase over the length … Continued
On Monday, Typhoon Bebinca made landfall in Shanghai, causing widespread closures of key shipping terminals in Shanghai and Ningbo. As the typhoon brings severe wind and heavy rainfall, shippers and ocean carriers have been forced to temporarily shut down operations, disrupting cargo flows for businesses around the globe. The impact on terminal closures is significant, … Continued
The Canadian rail strike that disrupted operations at Canadian National (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) has come to a temporary halt due to government intervention. The Canadian Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) forced the companies and the union, Teamsters Canada Rail Conference, into arbitration – an order the union challenged on Friday. Although rail … Continued
In response to the unprecedented rail stoppage caused by the ongoing strike at Canadian National (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) railways, Worldwide Logistics Group is stepping up to ensure its customers’ supply chains remain intact. CN and CPKC locked out nearly 9,300 workers after midnight on Thursday after deals fell through with the … Continued
Scheduling on the main trade lanes out of Asia is expected to worsen following a massive explosion aboard a Yang Ming vessel, closing the Ningbo-Zhoushan Port, one of the world’s busiest and most significant ports. This unforeseen event has heightened concerns in the logistics and shipping industry, already grappling with various challenges. The port will … Continued
The recent CrowdStrike outage has added significant strain to the already stressed global supply chain. CrowdStrike, a major player in cybersecurity, provides essential services that help protect the digital infrastructure of numerous companies worldwide. The outage, however, disrupted these services, leading to widespread concerns and operational challenges across various sectors, including logistics. Air Freight Service … Continued
In the aftermath of the devastating collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, vessel traffic through the Port of Baltimore has been suspended indefinitely upending operations at one of the busiest ports in the U.S., according to a statement from the Maryland Port Authority. Shipping routes for cargo ships may be rerouted to nearby ports. … Continued
British businesses could see a supply chain disruption as the country begins to impose a post-Brexit rule mandating stricter border controls on EU imports into the country. The British port system might also be unprepared as the country begins to impose stricter checks on goods flowing in and out of the United Kingdom. Britain left … Continued
Worldwide Logistics Group, an integrated logistics provider, announces the promotion of Daniel Jakob to the position of Senior Vice President Europe. In his new role, Jakob will be overseeing operations in key European markets, including Germany, Netherlands, Spain and Poland, and will play a crucial role in the company’s further expansion strategy. Jakob brings a … Continued
