Here are the top news stories impacting supply chains this month.
Key members of the United States Maritime Alliance and the International Longshoremen’s Association met in secret on Sunday to try to reach an agreement between port ownership and the dockworkers’ union on the contentious topic of automation and semi-automation. The conference resulted in a document that highlights the importance of creating new human jobs to support any new port technology. The e...
The global container shipping industry is undergoing a major shakeup in 2025, with new alliances forming and existing partnerships dissolving. These changes will impact global trade routes, service offerings, and competition across the industry. 2M Alliance Dissolution The 2M Alliance, a partnership between Maersk and MSC, will officially dissolve in January 2025. MSC, the largest container shippi...
The automation debate between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) is escalating, with the potential for significant economic and logistical disruptions looming. The ILA has secured support from President-elect Trump, who recently criticized foreign companies for prioritizing profits over American dockworkers. Trump emphasized the import...
Here are some of the top news stories in global shipping right now. The EU’s naval commander is arguing for the return of shipping in the Red Sea region. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining maritime security and countering the threat of piracy but points out that the continued rerouting away from the region undermines the resilience of the industry. With proper risk management and the coop...
India’s port operations face the looming threat of an indefinite strike as dockworkers prepare to escalate their protests over delayed settlements from a five-year contract agreed upon in August. Demonstrations have already begun, with a mass protest scheduled for December 10. Retired employees awaiting pension benefits are also expected to join the protests. Six federated unions have announced pl...