Build your foundation. Avoid costly mistakes. Get grounded in the essentials of export controls and compliance. This session covers the key regulations, common pitfalls (including dual-use items), and why compliance matters – because mistakes can carry serious consequences. Perfect for…
East and Gulf Coast Ports Hit by First ILA Strike in Over 40 Years as Contract Expires
East and Gulf Coast Ports Hit by First ILA Strike in Over 40 Years as Contract Expires
October 1, 2024/
The ILA began picket lines early this morning after the contract expired at midnight. The strike impacts 36 ports, all East and Gulf Coast. Currently the US Maritime Association (USMX for some reason) is in negotiations with the International Longshoremen's Association. There hasn't been an ILA (East/Gulf Coast ports) strike since 1977. That has led to some West Coast traffic moving to those ports since West Coast ports are more.
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