Carriers invoke Force Majeure as ships begin to pile up off East and Gulf coasts

USMX calls ILA to return to negotiations to end the ongoing strike, rejects any preconditions for resuming talks.

Sea-Intelligence: The ILA holds the upper hand for now, but if the strike drags on, public opinion may begin to shift, potentially weakening their position.

The ILA plans for the demonstrations to continue around the clock, 24/7, until USMX meets its demands.

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

Ships currently en route to US east and gulf coast ports will likely anchor offshore, awaiting resolution of the ongoing labour strike, as turning back or rerouting to alternative destinations is impractical.

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