On December 31, 2024, Maersk released an update on the latest developments and potential impacts of the ILA-USMX negotiations. Strongly recommend the customer to do so in JanuaryExtract their cargo containers from ports along the eastern United States and the Gulf Coast of Mexico before the 15th and return empty containers.

Maersk stated that it hopes to provide customers with an update on the ongoing negotiations between the International Longshore Association (ILA) and the United States Marine Alliance Limited (USMX). As of today, the situation has not changed and we will continue to closely monitor the development of the situation.

The conditional salary agreement will expire on January 15th. If no agreement is reached by then, a nationwide strike may be held on January 16th. However,Since the announcement, there have been no new developments in the negotiations.

Considering the current situation, Maersk strongly recommends that customers pick up their cargo containers at ports along the eastern United States and Gulf Coast before January 15th and return empty containers. This proactive measure will help alleviate any potential disruptions at the port.

The Maersk team is actively developing emergency plans to minimize the impact of labor interruptions.

Once again, we would like to remind shippers and freight forwarders involved in US operations to pay attention to the potential impact of strikes at ports in the East Coast, port congestion and delaysIt can cause serious disruptions in the supply chain and increase shipping costs, so make a shipping plan in advance!Forward and inform

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