Harold J. Daggett, President of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA), says the threat of a strike at all Atlantic and Gulf Coast Ports is becoming more likely as the current contract with the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) is set to expire on September 30, 2024.
The ILA canceled Master Contract talks with USMX after learning that APM Terminals and Maersk Line were using an Auto Gate system that processes trucks without ILA labor. President Daggett stated that the members fully support him and are ready to strike on October 1st, 2024, if their contract demands are not met.
A. N. Deringer, Inc. is closely monitoring the situation and will maintain close communication with our customers to manage any potential disruptions.