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October 4, 2024

U.S. Dockworkers Secure 62% Wage Hike in Historic Agreement, Ending Three-Day Strike and Averting Major Supply Chain Disruption

The recent resolution of the labor dispute between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and port operators marks a significant shift…

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October 3, 2024

Hurricane Helene Strains Truck Capacity as Rebuilding Begins

The devastation caused by Hurricane Helene is expected to create ripples throughout US supply chains, tightening truck capacity, as efforts…

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October 1, 2024

Dockworkers Strike Shuts Down 36 Ports from Maine to Texas, Raising Fears of Supply Chain Disruptions

Dockworkers at ports from Maine to Texas began walking picket lines early Tuesday in a strike over wages and automation…

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September 30, 2024

Latest Update on East and Gulf Coast Dockworkers’ Strike

Thousands of dockworkers at every major East and Gulf Coast port are preparing to strike imminently, threatening to close trade…

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September 29, 2024

Hurricane Helene Wreaks Havoc Across the Southeastern U.S., Disrupting Supply Chains and Leaving Millions Without Power

Hurricane Helene, a devastating Category 4 storm, made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend region on September 26, bringing widespread destruction…

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September 27, 2024

Potential Dockworker Strike Threatens US East and Gulf Coast Ports

An increasing likelihood of a dockworker strike next week at container terminals along the US East and Gulf coasts could…

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September 26, 2024

Potential Strike at East and Gulf Coast Ports Threatens to Disrupt U.S. Trucking Networks and Warehousing

The looming strike by East and Gulf coast port workers is already impacting U.S. trucking networks, pushing more goods into…

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September 12, 2024

Shifting Dynamics in the LTL Freight Market: Post-Yellow Collapse Trends and Stabilization

The surge in less-than-truckload (LTL) freight, which boosted volumes at several LTL carriers following the collapse of a major competitor…

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September 10, 2024

Port Strike Threat Drives Container Spot Rates Down Amid Competitive Market Conditions

The ongoing threat of a potential port strike has resulted in a significant front-loading of shipments, placing downward pressure on…

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September 6, 2024

Impending Dockworker Strike Threatens to Disrupt U.S. Supply Chain and Economy

The looming prospect of a strike by dockworkers from Maine to Texas is creating a wave of concern among U.S….

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