United Parcel Service and its union reached a tentative agreement Tuesday, potentially avoiding a strike that would have possible far-reaching impacts to consumers and businesses around the globe. According to…
Trade Alerts
The ILWU Strike to Resume – Scheduled to take effect July, 22nd
On July 13th, 2023, the BCMEA and ILWU reached a tentative deal, ending 13 days of disruption to Canada’s West Coast ports. However, the tentative agreement did not please the…
Procurement Challenges: Excluding Products Made with Forced Labor
Exposure to forced labor often occurs several steps up in the supply chain process. The Uyghur region of China has been known for forced labor practices. This link will provide…
Dock workers in Western Canada set to continue talks today as strike enters day three
According to Reuters the dock workers at Canada’s western Pacific coast will resume discussions on Monday, 7/3. Union leaders are urging the federal government to stay out of the negotiations.…
72-Hour Strike Notice Issued by B.C. Port Union
According to the National Post, the British Columbia International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada has issued a 72-hour strike notice, indicating that members are prepared to ‘walk off the job…
Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Food Traceability Rule
On June 26, 2023, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) posted to its website Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about FSMA’s Food Traceability Rule. The FDA states: “The new FAQs address…
Canada’s ILWU Authorizes Strike Vote
On June 5, Canada’s International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) posted a notice that its negotiating committee authorized the ILWU Longshore Locals to conduct a strike vote among its members…
West Coast Port Disruptions Stretch into Fifth Day
Over the weekend and continuing today, dockworkers disrupted cargo activity due to labor issues at several key West Coast ports, causing labor slowdowns, shift closures, and some terminals completely shutting…
Worker Shortage Closes Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
According to the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA), “the largest ILWU local on the West Coast has taken a concerted action to withhold labor at the Ports of Los Angeles and…
April 15th General Rate Increase for Container Freight
Ocean carriers have announced a GRI effective April 15th for $540/$600 per 20’/40’ container for Port to Port and $720/$800 for anything moving over the rail to inland locations. Carriers…
