East Coast strike’s duration key to impact; two-week disruption could push recovery into 2025

Automation, central to ongoing discussions between the ILA and USMX, is viewed by Konecranes’ CEO as the way forward for port equipment.

The US Environmental Protection Agency has selected winners of its US$ 2.9 billion Clean Ports Program.

CUPE 375 has issued a 24-hour strike notice from 7 a.m. Sunday, 27 October, affecting all operations at the Port of Montreal.

The Port of Los Angeles managed its busiest peak season period ever without incident, highlighting that port capacity at San Pedro harbour is higher than previously thought.

The Georgia Ports Authority said the ILA strike and recent hurricanes have had limited impact on its operations, with any vessel waiting time compensated for by the speed of its landside operations.

Even though short-lived, the ILA port strike is expected to result in a capacity decline of 10-17% for Asia exporters.