Author: Obi Berlach

CMA CGM Set to Resume Regular Red Sea Transits Amid Crisis Adjustments

Evidence suggests that CMA CGM is poised to become the first liner operator to resume regular Red Sea transits. AIS data shows that the 11,400 teu CMA CGM Columba, part of the Europe-Middle East/India service (EPIC), departed Algeciras over the weekend and is en route...

Port of Vancouver Faces Severe Congestion and Extended Dwell Times

The Port of Vancouver is currently experiencing significant congestion, with rail dwell times extending to 15–20 days, well beyond the port’s target of three days. This disruption is causing delays in cargo movement and impacting supply chains across various industries. Key Factors Contributing to Congestion: Vessel Bunching:Irregular...

ILA and USMX Reach Tentative Agreement, Averting East and Gulf Coast Strike

Shippers can breathe a sigh of relief as the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) have reached a tentative agreement on a new six-year master contract, avoiding a potentially disruptive strike slated for January 15, 2025. The agreement will maintain operations...

Key Meeting on Automation Brings Hope for US Port Labor Dispute Resolution

In a critical step toward resolving the contentious labor dispute between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX), a secret eight-hour meeting was held on Sunday. The discussions aimed to find common ground on automation ahead of the January 15...

Looming Strike at US East and Gulf Coast Ports as Contract Deadline Nears

Negotiations between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) face a critical deadline with the expiration of the current master contract on January 15, 2025. Without a new agreement, a coast-wide strike is expected to begin on January 16, potentially...

India Averts Port Worker Strike with Wage Agreement Ratification

India has successfully averted a nationwide port worker strike scheduled for December 17, 2024, by ratifying a long-pending wage agreement. The Ministry of Shipping approved the revised contract, meeting the demands of six national labor groups representing thousands of dockworkers. This resolution follows months of negotiations...

Red Sea Crisis Disrupts Asia-Europe Trade, Escalates Global Shipping Costs

The ongoing crisis in the Red Sea continues to significantly impact the Asia-Europe trade lane, leading to delays, increased shipping costs, and supply chain disruptions. Attacks on vessels in the region have reduced traffic through the Suez Canal, a critical route that handles 15% of...

Indian Dockworker Strike Fears Ease Amid Progress on Wage Dispute

Indian exporters and importers are expressing cautious relief as the threat of a nationwide dockworker strike across major government ports appears to be subsiding. Labour groups had planned indefinite work stoppages beginning December 17, 2024, to demand the implementation of a wage contract agreed two...

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