US East Coast ports brace for potential longshoremen’s strike, put operational plans in place

Several major ports are gearing up for a potential strike that could disrupt operations starting Oct. 1 as the current contract between the International Longshoremen’s Association and employer group United States Maritime Alliance expires at the end of the day Sept. 30. This has prompted port authorities to implement measures aimed at minimizing supply chain disruptions. Port of New York…Several major ports are gearing up for a potential strike that could disrupt operations starting Oct. 1 as the current contract between the International Longshoremen’s Association and employer group United States Maritime Alliance expires at the end of the day Sept. 30. This has prompted port authorities to implement measures aimed at minimizing supply chain disruptions. Port of New York…Read More