As we’ve noted before, not all is going smoothly in the negotiations between U.S. East and Gulf Coast port employers, represented by USMX, and the ILA union. Both sides are bargaining as
As the world becomes more interconnected, ports must evolve to handle the increasing pressures of larger vessels, rising trade volumes, and stricter environmental standards. Richard Hepworth, president of Trelleborg Marine and Infrastructure,
A new economic impact report prepared by Martin and Associates shows that Port Tampa Bay, Florida’s largest and most cargo-diverse seaport, has a $34.6 billion dollar economic value on its region and
Canadian Minister of Labour Steven MacKinnon on Tuesday moved to intervene in port labor disputes in Montreal, Vancouver and Quebec City by asking the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) to order an
The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) today announced plans to invest nearly $580 million in Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) grants to fund 31 port improvement projects in 15 states and one U.S.
Not all is going smoothly in the negotiations between U.S. East and Gulf Coast port employers, represented by USMX, and the ILA union. Both sides are bargaining as ILA members work under
The board of the National Association of Waterfront Employers (NAWE) says that the Honorable Carl Bentzel has been elected to serve as the association’s new president, effective December 16, 2024. As part
When Port of Montreal longshore workers voted against accepting “the last and final offer” presented by employers this past Thursday, the Maritime Employers Association (MEA), as it had said it would, imposed
The labor situation at the Port of Montreal has gotten no better over the past few days and yesterday evening, the Maritime Employers Association (MEA), ,which represents maritime employers in both Quebec
The Texas Transportation Commission has approved historic funding for ship channel improvement projects that will support Texas’ economic growth, increase trade, generate jobs and ensure our seaports remain competitive. The commission approved