At Worldwide Logistics Group, we are committed to providing complete and transparent communication to our customers. We want to inform you of significant tariff changes recently implemented in the United States, which may impact your shipments. Please note that this remains a rapidly evolving situation. Mexico Tariff President Trump imposed a 25% increase in tariffs … Continued
The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) have reached a tentative agreement on all items for a new six-year contract. The agreement concluded late Wednesday evening, successfully averting a potential strike ahead of the looming January 15 deadline that could have caused widespread economic disruptions. The two sides agreed to … Continued
Worldwide Logistics Group is closely monitoring the ongoing fires in the Los Angeles area. While our offices and warehouses nearby are currently safe, we are experiencing intermittent power outages. Thankfully, no industry-critical infrastructure is under threat, and the fires remain outside industrial areas. Trucking routes heading north may be impacted by road closures. Alternative routes … Continued
Worldwide Logistics Group urges customers to prepare for a possible East and Gulf Coast port strike in January as negotiations between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the U.S. Maritime Alliance (USMX) remain at a standstill. With the current contract extension expiring on January 15, hopes for a resolution to the standoff appear dim, largely … Continued
As part of Worldwide Logistics Group’s ongoing commitment to keep you informed, we wanted to share an update regarding recent developments with the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA). This week, the ILA broke off negotiations with East and Gulf Coast port employers over concerns about the introduction of automation technology, which the union views as a … Continued
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
Negotiations Farther Apart Than Anticipated The International Longshoremen Association (ILA) is ramping up its mobilization efforts across its local chapters, preparing for a potential work stoppage that could begin as early as October 1 if there is no new master contract formed with port employers United States Maritime Alliance (USMX). The ILA, representing thousands of … 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
