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Nov 5, 2024
ILA to Resume Negotiations in November

The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) will restart contract negotiations in November. Discussions will…

Nov 4, 2024
Post-Peak Season Rate Drops, Labor and Election Pressures Loom

West Coast rates fell by 19% in October, while East Coast prices dropped 41% from September, likely influenced by stronger…

Oct 23, 2024
China Targets European Brandy

The Chinese Commerce Ministry announced provisional tariffs of 30.6% to 39% on European brandy. This decision follows the recent vote…

Oct 21, 2024
Mandatory DGD and MSDS for Ningbo Port

The China Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) has introduced new rules requiring carriers to submit a mandatory Dangerous Goods Declaration (DGD)…

Oct 18, 2024
Overtime Ban Impacts Montreal Terminals

An overtime strike initiated by the Longshoremen’s Union Local 375 at the Port of Montreal has raised concerns about potential…

Oct 17, 2024
ILA and USMX Extend Contract to January 2025

The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) have extended their contract until January 2025 after…

Oct 15, 2024
Hurricane Milton Impact on Freight Market

The Category 3 Hurricane Milton made landfall in Florida on Wednesday night, causing widespread devastation across the state and severely…

Oct 5, 2024
Maryland Sues Over MV Dali’s Collision

Maryland has filed a lawsuit in Federal District Court against Grace Ocean Pte Ltd and Synergy Marine Pte Ltd, seeking…

Oct 4, 2024
Key Strategies for Navigating Post-Strike Supply Chain Disruptions

Dear Valued Customers & Partners, With the recent resolution of the ILA strike, we recognize the challenges that supply chain…

Oct 4, 2024
Panama Cana upgrades Maritime Tariffs Section

The Panama Canal Authority has updated its Maritime Services Tariffs section, offering detailed information on toll rates and maritime service…