CH Robinson: How shippers can prepare for a potential ILA
CH Robinson’s North America Ocean Director Mia Ginter takes an in-depth look at the upcoming ILA East Coast and Gulf Coast port strikes and how shippers can prepare now. While there is still hope that a strike can be avoided, labor issues in Canada and ongoing ocean disruptions could exacerbate the impact of a strike for shippers that don’t have a contingency plan in place. Here’s an overview of the potential strike and what shippers can do now to strategically prepare for it: See also: East Coast and Gulf Coast ports face strike threats as ILO suspends labor talks As master contract negotiations between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Union (USMX) continue to advance, the likelihood of a strike at ports along the U.S. East and Gulf Coast is growing. With less than two months until the current contract expires and a potential strike begins, shippers should begin preparing now to avoid major disruptions. The…
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