The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) remain locked in a stalemate over the implementation of semi-automated rail-mounted gantry cranes (RMGs). After an October 2024 three-day strike, the two sides agreed to extend their master contract deadline to January 15, 2025, in hopes of resolving the dispute. However, recent talks […]
Read MoreThe logistics industry is divided over President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer as the next U.S. Secretary of Labor. While unions like the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the Teamsters applaud her pro-worker stance, trucking groups express concern over her opposition to the widely used owner-operator driver model. The ILA praised Chavez-DeRemer for […]
Read MoreThe International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) has abruptly ended contract negotiations with East and Gulf Coast port employers, accusing them of attempting to introduce automation technology into the new labor agreement—something the union says would threaten its members’ jobs. The talks, which resumed this week in New Jersey between the ILA and the United States Maritime […]
Read MoreThe Red Sea, one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes, faces unprecedented risks as Houthi rebels launch escalating attacks on commercial vessels. Houthi Motives and the Murky Web of Attacks: The Houthis, backed by Iran, claim their strikes target vessels with Israeli ties. However, experts highlight the indiscriminate nature of attacks, raising concerns about wider […]
Read MoreThe Brics bloc is expanding to include six new members: Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This move is a sign of the growing economic and political power of the Global South, and it raises important questions about the future of multilateralism in a world where geopolitics is increasingly […]
Read MoreUPS and union representatives are scheduled to resume talks in the coming week as the threat of an impending strike looms, with less than two weeks remaining before the current deal with the Teamsters union expires on July 31. Express delivery company UPS is urging swift action to reach a resolution with the Teamsters union, […]
Read MoreRecent data reveals a decrease in sales for both grocery stores and department stores, indicating a potential shift in consumer spending patterns. Particularly, sales at service stations have experienced a 1.4% drop attributed to the impact of lower gasoline prices. On the other hand, there was a slight 0.1% increase in sales at food services […]
Read MoreFreight forwarders in the United States have been warned to prepare for potential strike action at UPS and the looming insolvency of major trucking firm Yellow Freight. The situation has raised concerns over the impact it may have on supply chains and the flow of goods across the country. Brandon Fried, the executive director of […]
Read MoreThe National Retail Federation (NRF) has released insights projecting unprecedented consumer spending on back-to-school and college items for the upcoming summer. According to the NRF’s annual survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics, back-to-school spending is estimated to reach $41.5 billion this year, surpassing last year’s $36.9 billion and the previous record of $37.1 billion […]
Read MoreIn the first four months of this year, Mexico has once again solidified its position as America’s top trading partner, facilitating a staggering $263 billion worth of goods exchanged between the two nations. This robust trade with Mexico accounted for 15.4% of goods exported and imported by the US, surpassing trade totals with Canada and […]
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