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ILA & USMX Reach Tentative Deal

A second U.S. port strike was averted as a deal was struck between the International Longshore

January 10, 2025

International

ILA-USMX Contract Status: 01/06/2025

The following is an update on the USEC-Gulf labor negotiations between the ILA (employees) and

January 6, 2025
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International

ILA-USMX Contract Status: 12/06/2024

ILA-USMX Contract Status Executive summary: A 3-day strike from October 1-3, 2024 ended

December 6, 2024
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Tech & Data Visibility

Emissions Visibility Is the New Must-Have for Supply Chains

Emissions Visibility Is the New Must-Have for Supply Chains Visibility in a supply chain is

October 30, 2024
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International

East Coast Port Employers and Longshore Union Face Jan. 15 Deadline to Reach New Agreement

USMX, ILA face Jan. 15 deadline to reach new agreement While a tentative wage agreement was s

October 24, 2024
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Small Parcel

New Fulfillment Fee Introduced by Amazon

As retailers gear up for another busy holiday season, Amazon has introduced new changes that a

October 15, 2024
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UPS and FedEx Announce Rate Increase for 2025

On September 13, FedEx announced an average rate increase of 5.9%, effective January 6, 2025.

October 14, 2024
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International

Port Strike Ends as Workers Reach Tentative Deal on Wages and Contract Extension

A significant disruption in U.S. port operations has come to a close as the International Long

October 4, 2024
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Less Than Truckload

Get Ready for Upcoming NMFC Changes in 2025

Shippers, please be aware of the upcoming changes planned for the NMFC (National Motor Freight

October 1, 2024
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International

The Threat of Dockworker Strike: Pressure Mounts on U.S. Importers

As the September 30th deadline looms for the expiration of the master contract between the Int

September 28, 2024
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Full Truckload

eShipping Is Proud To Be A Smartway Transport Partner

eShipping is a proud partner of the SmartWay Transport program, established by the U.S. Enviro

August 12, 2024
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FedEx and UPS Must Adapt to Changing Parcel Landscape

THIS ARTICLE IS A REPOST - ORIGINAL FOUND ON FREIGHTWAVES.COM By Satish Jindel  (The vi

August 6, 2024