Customer Advisory: Update 5 – ILA Strike Ends at East & Gulf Coast Ports – Operations Resume

October 4, 2024

On October 3, 2024, the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) strike at ports across the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts, from Maine to Texas, ended.

The ILA and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) reached a tentative agreement, officially ending the strike initiated on October 1. The strike caused temporary delays in the movement of various goods. Although operations have resumed, port delays are expected to continue due to shipment backlogs caused by the strike.

The expired contract will be extended through January 15, 2025, while the final details of the new agreement are being worked out. The union members must ratify the deal, and if they vote against it, the strike could resume.

For more information, please see this JOC.com article: ILA, USMX agree on new wage offer and contract extension that reopens ports

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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