The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United State Maritime Alliance (USMX) have not reached a new master agreement per the contract extension in October that expires January 15, 2025. The new contract may include a 62% raise in wages over the next six years. The current impasse is the increased use of semi-automated cranes that eliminate union jobs.

• Potential ports affected include Baltimore, Boston, Charleston, Hampton Roads, Houston, Jacksonville, Miami, Mobile, New Orleans, New York, Philadelphia, Savannah, Tampa, and Wilmington
• Key items that may be delayed by strikes are asparagus, bananas, blueberries, cucumbers, grapes, limes, melons, and pineapples

Markon will provide updates if strikes are implemented (or not) during the ongoing negotiations.

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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