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(9 articles)LA and Long Beach Ports Face Loading Delays Amid Strike Threat
The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are experiencing loading delays and face the prospect of a labor strike. These two southern California ports handle a significant portion of U.S. containerized
LA and Long Beach Port Strike Extended to Nov 4 as Labor Talks Continue
The Pacific Maritime Association and International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 26 have temporarily postponed a potential strike at Los Angeles and Long Beach ports by extending negotiations th
U.S. Extends China Port Fee Suspension Through January 2026
The U.S. Trade Representative is proposing a two-month extension of the suspension on port fees targeting Chinese-owned, Chinese-operated, and Chinese-built vessels, pushing the reprieve from November
Halifax Port Secures Longshore Labor Deal Through 2028
The Port of Halifax and the International Longshoremen's Association have reached a tentative labor agreement extending through 2028, removing a significant source of operational uncertainty at a crit
Bangladesh Port Workers Threaten Strike Over DP World Deal
Bangladesh faces a critical labor crisis at its primary container gateway as port workers threaten an indefinite hunger strike starting October 19 against a newly signed DP World concession agreement
MSC Internal Tensions Rise Over Workforce Management
Mediterranean Shipping Company, the world's largest container shipping line, is experiencing escalating internal tensions centered on a shift toward more rigorous corporate and financial discipline in
Maritime Industry Faces Aging Workforce Crisis: What's Next?
The maritime industry is confronting a significant demographic shift as its workforce ages, creating long-term operational challenges for global shipping. The headline "I Wish I Was Young" captures a
Port Hedland Iron Ore Delays: Labour Action Compounds Congestion
Port Hedland, Australia's largest iron ore export hub, is experiencing elevated vessel waiting times driven by a confluence of operational and labour-related pressures. The simultaneous occurrence of
India Implements Historic Shore Leave Reform for Seafarers
India's shipping sector has implemented a significant reform to shore leave policies for seafarers, marking a structural shift in how maritime labor standards are managed. This initiative addresses lo