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April 2023 Recap

April 2023 Recap

1. Navigating the Waters of Change: Unveiling the Future of Maritime Labor in ILWU-PMA Contract Talks     The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) have been negotiating a new contract for over a year....

March 2023 Recap

March 2023 Recap

1. MSC Bets on Rebound for Global Economy with Positive Signals from China     Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), the world's largest ocean freight line, is betting on a global economic rebound, stating that positive signals for trade demand will emerge...

February 2023 Recap

February 2023 Recap

1. Turkey and Syria's Earthquake Relief Efforts Encounter Logistical Challenges   Turkey's Iskenderun Port Burns After Earthquakes Topple Containers. Photo: Benoit Tessier/Reuters   Humanitarian aid groups and logistics operators are attempting to provide...

MTA Holiday Hours’ Notice: Christmas 2022 and New Year 2023

MTA Holiday Hours’ Notice: Christmas 2022 and New Year 2023

Wishing you a happy and joyful holiday season, may this wonderful time bring peace and harmony into your homes. We thank you for your partnership. May the coming year provide many more opportunities to experience joy and growth together. Sending you our best wishes...

Intermodal Advisory: U.S. Rail and UK Port Strike Updates

Intermodal Advisory: U.S. Rail and UK Port Strike Updates

British Port Strikes Confirmed Workers at two big British ports are to strike later this month. LiverpoolBritish trade union Unite has confirmed that more than 560 port operatives and maintenance engineers will take strike action from 6:00 AM (local time) Monday,...

Intermodal Advisory: Railroads Prepare for Nationwide Strike

Intermodal Advisory: Railroads Prepare for Nationwide Strike

U.S. Class I railroads are expected to begin halting intermodal operations by midweek, or sooner, in preparation for a potential strike that may halt freight rail traffic across the nation. Contract deals have been struck with 10 out of 12 rail unions, but the two...