We are now 4 days from the ILA-USMX contract expiration on September 30. As reported over the past few days, there have still been no formal negotiations between the parties.

USMX filed an unfair labor practice charge against the ILA with the NLRB for failure to bargain in good faith.

Ports seek order to force dockworkers to bargaining table as strike looms at East and Gulf ports, AP (9/26)

Articles of Interest

• The Taft-Hartley Act: why Biden could use this labor law to preempt a port strike, Fox Business (9/26)
• A looming strike could disrupt the economy just before the election. It’s mostly up to 1 fiery union leader., Politico (9/25)
• What products would be disrupted by a port strike?, Fox Business (9/25)
• Groups call on White House to avert shipping disruptions, Feedstuffs (9/25)
• Fear rises at FMC about possible East, Gulf Coast port strike, Freight Waves (9/25)
• A port strike could be an economic ‘tsunami’ affecting these sectors, MarketWatch (9/25)
• Ports detail strike contingencies, FreightWaves (9/25)
• More US ports reveal contingency plans as ILA strike deadline inches closer, Journal of Commerce (9/24)
• US ports extend delivery hours as strike threat looms, Reuters (9/26)
• East Coast port strike looms for first time since 1977. Here's what to know. CBS News (9/26)
• Strike looms at busiest US ports as 45,000 workers prepare to walk off job The Guardian (9/26)

 Maher Terminals Management

Sunday Gate 9-29-24

In preparation for the possible work stoppage on 10/1, Maher Terminals will have gate operations on Sunday, 9/29 from 7am – 3pm as follows:

• Import Deliveries all cargo including reefer
• Receive empty containers as part of an import pick-up (double move)

Note: Maher’s Empty Depot operated by Columbia will be closed on Sunday, 9/29.

In addition, on Monday, 9/30 we will have abbreviated gate processing from 6am – 5pm for all moves.

We strongly encourage you to maximize the utilization of our extended gate hours for import pick-ups, especially refrigerated cargo.

PNCT

REEFER GATE closing at 4:30pm 9/23-9/27 + SATURDAY GATE: 7AM to 5PM Reefer cut at 4:00 PM Double move till 5 PM No exports or OOG

APM Terminals

Gate will be OPEN Saturday 9/28 6AM-4PM, reefers included (No exports or OOG).

Contingency Measurers for Potential Work Stoppage