Navigating the Challenges of North American Port Labor Strikes

26Nov, 2024

North American Port Labor Strikes: What’s at Stake As we approach January 15, 2025, North America’s supply chains are bracing for potential disruption as labor negotiations stall on both sides of the border. In the U.S., the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) are deadlocked over the introduction of automation… Read more »

26Sep, 2024

As the deadline for negotiations between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the USMX approaches, a dockworker strike across the East and Gulf Coast ports seems increasingly likely. The shipping community must be prepared for potential disruptions beginning October 1, 2024. Without a new master contract agreement, port operations will halt, affecting critical shipping routes… Read more »

23Sep, 2024

Efficient supply chains depend on international logistics and the seamless movement of goods within domestic borders. Domestic freight forwarding plays a crucial role in ensuring that international shipments reach their final destinations in a timely and cost-effectively. Everglory Logistics understands the vital importance of domestic forwarding in connecting the dots between global and local supply… Read more »

16Jul, 2024

The U.S.’s International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA), representing dockworkers along the East Coast, the Gulf Coast, and as far west as the Great Lakes, is signaling the possibility of a coast-wide strike in October 2024. Despite having 10 months left on the master contract for about 45,000 of its 70,000 members, the ILA leadership has already… Read more »

15May, 2024

The South China Sea, a key throughway for transportation and trade, has become a hotspot of tension, particularly at Second Thomas Shoal, claimed by both the Philippines and China. Amid the broader focus on the Taiwan Strait, this dispute poses huge implications for logistics and trade in Southeast Asia. The Philippine government asserts sovereignty over… Read more »

15Apr, 2024

The ocean carrier market can often feel like a maze with limited choices. With various factors like capacity constraints, route disruptions, and carrier alliances at play, businesses face numerous challenges in securing reliable and cost-effective shipping solutions. In the vortex of these complexities, the role of freight forwarders emerges as indispensable. Freight forwarders bridge businesses… Read more »

8Feb, 2024

As the Lunar New Year heralds the arrival of the Year of the Dragon on February 10, its impact resonates far beyond cultural celebrations, significantly affecting the global logistics and shipping sectors. This two-week holiday lasts until February 24, marking a time for family reunions across Asia, but the slowdown in manufacturing and shipping poses… Read more »

16Jan, 2024

In today’s fast-paced world of international trade and commerce, choosing the right freight forwarding method is crucial. Knowing the difference in the distinct air and sea freight forwarding areas, and how each has a critical role to play in your logistics plan, requires exploring their pros and cons. Everglory Logistics, a leader in logistics solutions,… Read more »

21Dec, 2023

As we step into 2024, the logistics landscape is shaping up to be more stable yet still demands strategic foresight. While it might take a bit to balance the market after the holidays and Lunar New Year, improvements are on the horizon. At Everglory Logistics, we’re not just observing these trends; we’re actively crafting solutions… Read more »

17Dec, 2023

UPDATE: December 19, 2023 As the Red Sea conflict unfolds, shipping companies are taking evasive actions, with Cosco-owned OOCL halting cargo acceptance to and from Israel and over one hundred vessels delaying or rerouting voyages to avoid Red Sea transit. Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen reports around seventy-eight vessels are delayed and awaiting orders. At the… Read more »