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Category: Strikes

More disruption for North American supply chains

North America’s freight market is navigating a turbulent period as labour disputes, arguments over automation, and the threat of rising tariffs converge to create significant operational challenges. With critical negotiations breaking down and ongoing port disruptions, shippers face mounting uncertainty…

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Shippers brace for impact of US East coast strike

As the threat of a strike at US East and Gulf Coast ports escalates, labour negotiations between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and port operators remain unresolved. With tensions high, efforts to break the deadlock have stalled, and concerns continue…

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Labour unrest continues to threaten global supply chains

Despite recent resolutions in Canada and India, ongoing labor unrest continues to pose significant risks to global supply chains, particularly in the maritime sector. While strikes at ports and other supply chain infrastructure are not uncommon and typically cause localised…

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Port and rail strikes loom in Europe, USA and Canada

French port strikes have been suspended, but German strikes have started, with industrial action by Canadian railways likely and industrial action by Canadian railways is becoming more likely, while the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) is edging closer to the first…

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