Update on ILA-USMC Negotiations
The extension between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) expires on January 15, 2025, and the continuing negotiations between them remain contentious. As of today, it is possible that the ILA will again begin a coast-wide strike on January 16th. The situation remains dynamic as we await further developments, but the possibility of a strike increases each day without a settled contract.
In the event of an ILA work stoppage, we anticipate that all USEC and Gulf Terminals will implement the same closure measures as they did in October. We may see halted operations and suspension of gate and rail services, while terminals and nearby depots may not be open to accept empty returns.
The Logistics Plus team will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as they become available.
