by A1 Freight Solutions | Jan 14, 2025 | Drayage, ILA Strike, Supply Chain
After negotiations with the USMX regarding the current contract extension, ILA reached a tentative agreement. The extension ending on January 15th would have resulted in a potential strike, significantly impacting shipping. In a joint statement on January 8th, the two...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Oct 2, 2024 | Domestic Shipping, ILA Strike, Supply Chain
After weeks of warnings by the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA), the East Coast port strike begins. On midnight, October 1st, ILA dockworkers began protesting, resulting in shutdowns in East and Gulf Coast ports. Their six-year contract with the United...
