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CLICK HERE TO VIEW FULL NEWSLETTER POST We are pleased to provide an important update regarding the recent International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) strike. After three days of port shutdowns affecting major East Coast and Gulf Coast ports, the ILA and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) have reached a tentative agreement on wages and agreed...
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We are writing to inform you about the ongoing International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) strike, which began on October 1, 2024, impacting ports from Maine to Texas. This marks the first significant East Coast and Gulf Coast port strike since 1977. The strike involves nearly 50,000 ILA members, and negotiations between the ILA and the U.S....
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The turmoil in the ocean freight industry from Asia to the USA continues even after some of the more dramatic issues have been resolved. The Panama Canal is fully open and the after-effects of the Baltimore bridge collapse are behind us. Currently, the situation in the Red Sea continues as is. Vessels are bypassing the...
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As a nation, we paused to honor and remember the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Memorial Day is a solemn reminder of the courage, dedication, and heroism of our servicemen and servicewomen, and at WB Skinner Inc., we join you in reflecting on their immense contributions. ...
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