Customer Advisory: Update 4 – ILA Strike Begins at East & Gulf Coast Ports

October 1, 2024

The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) strike began at 12:01 AM, October 1, suspending operations at 14 major ports across the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts, from Maine to Texas. This ILA strike is the first since 1977 and is expected to significantly impact the movement of various goods, potentially resulting in inventory shortages across supply chains.

For more information:

• Freightwaves.com: Dockworkers go on strike at ports across U.S. East, Gulf coasts
• JOC.com: ILA’s Daggett promises dockworkers ‘great contract’ as strike begins

APL Logistics is actively monitoring this dynamic situation and will continue to provide updates as needed. If you have any questions, please contact your APL Logistics representative.

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