As the clock ticks down to 30 September, the USMX has filed an unfair labour practice charge with the National Labour Relations Board.

The US Federal Maritime Commission said it would fully investigate and prosecute any violations of maritime laws and regulations during potential port closures.

USMX says it wants to negotiate, ILA says employers refuse to accept its bottom line on pay increases.

With the Biden administration declining to intervene, the threat of a port strike on the East Coast and Gulf of Mexico is increasingly likely to materialise.

Harold Daggett to USMX: “Let me tell them and all of America the ILA most definitely will hit the streets on October 1st if we don’t get the kind of contract we deserve.”

The USTR has delayed its decision on tariffs for a few more days as ZPMC vessels with eight STS cranes sail to US ports.

Ports announce reopening after the ILA and USMX reached a tentative wage deal, ending the strike that had disrupted operations.

ILA launched a major strike at ports across the Atlantic and Gulf coasts, but cruise operations and military activities at affected ports continued.

The ILA strike at the US east coast and gulf ports may cause significant supply chain disruptions if it lasts beyond a few weeks.

ILA will proceed with the strike on the US East Coast and Gulf of Mexico on October 1.

As the clock ticks down to 30 September, the USMX has filed an unfair labour practice charge with the National Labour Relations Board.

The US Federal Maritime Commission said it would fully investigate and prosecute any violations of maritime laws and regulations during potential port closures.