Port Strike, If Short, Won’t Spur Inflation, Economists Say
The United States Maritime Alliance (USMX), the alliance of port associations, container carriers, and employers, has failed so far to negotiate a new master contract with the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) that represents 85,
East Coast port strike looms for first time since 1977. Here's what to know.
Thousands of East and Gulf Coast port workers are ready to walk off the job on October 1. Here's what's at stake.
How a U.S. Port Strike Could Affect You
From shipping delays to higher prices, a strike-driven shutdown of shipping ports from Massachusetts to Texas could have lingering impacts.
The politics of a potential port strike
The political world is keeping close tabs on a possible port strike on the East and Gulf coasts, with key swing states bracing for the economic fallout of a shutdown.
Shipping companies look for workarounds ahead of potential US port strike
US companies that rely on East and Gulf Coast seaports have been importing early, shifting goods to the West Coast, and even putting cargo on pricey flights to hedge against a threatened Oct. 1 strike that could jam supply chains and reignite inflation ahead of the US presidential election.
A Looming East Coast Port Strike Could Shake the Economy
Businesses are preparing for a strike by dockworkers on the East and Gulf Coasts, which could begin Oct. 1 if negotiations don’t yield a new contract.
Looming port strike: What to know about the potential work stoppage
Roughly 45,000 dockworkers plan to stop working as terms of a new contract have yet to be agreed upon. Here's what you need to know about the potential work stoppage.
A big U.S. port strike could shake the economy next week. Here's what to know
The largest union of maritime workers in North America is threatening to go on a full strike across the East and Gulf Coasts, which could devastate the U.S. economy if a deal isn’t reached by early next week.
A port strike would be ill-timed, but disruption could boost these companies
A strike at U.S. East Coast and Gulf ports would be ill-timed for the holiday season and could cause a spike in rail ...
Port workers strike could snarl the supply chain and bust your holiday budget
If East Coast and Gulf Coast port workers don't reach a labor deal this week, Americans could face high prices and shortages ...
East Coast port workers on verge of strike for first time in 47 years. What to know
For the first time since 1977, East Coast port workers are on the verge of a strike. Here's what's at stake, for both workers ...
Shippers scramble for workarounds ahead of looming US East Coast port strike
LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK, Sept 25 (Reuters) - U.S. companies that rely on East and Gulf Coast seaports have been importing early, ...
Port workers strike could destroy your holiday budget. Here is what to know
If East Coast and Gulf Coast port workers don't reach a labor deal this week, Americans could face high prices and shortages this holiday.
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The United States port shutdown would not complicate Chilean fruit shipments
Iván Marambio, president of Fruits of Chile, said that, so far, the sector does not foresee problems with the transportation ...
Biden Officials Meet Port Employers to Urge Deal to Avoid Strike
A trio of President Joe Biden’s aides are meeting with representatives of ocean carriers and terminal operators Friday with ...
Facing a possible strike, Biden administration encouraging port operators to negotiate with unions
Top Biden administration officials were meeting Friday with port operators ahead of a possible strike at East and Gulf coast ...