Memphis, TN – April 3, 2025 – Cornerstone Systems today announced the retirement of Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer, Pat Nieman, after a distinguished career. Simultaneously, the company is pleased to announce the promotion of Joseph Hulsey to the...

Tariffs Imposed by Trump on Canada and Mexico Take Effect On March 4, 2025, President Donald Trump implemented tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, initiating a 25% tax on most goods and a 10% duty on Canadian energy products. This decision heightened tensions...

ILA Contract Secures Labor Peace at East, Gulf Ports After two years of tense negotiations, the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) is preparing to present its new six-year collective bargaining agreement to its 45,000 members at East and Gulf Coast ports. ...

ILA Finalizes East Coast Longshore Contract The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) have reached a tentative six-year master contract agreement, averting a potential strike at U.S. East and Gulf Coast ports....

Trump's Tariff Policies: Implications for Trade with Canada, Mexico, and China  Former President Donald Trump recently reiterated his support for tariffs on international trade, signaling potential implications for relationships with key trade partners such as Canada,...

Montreal dockworkers target MSC’s terminals for strike this week    Dockworkers in Montreal are preparing to strike this week, targeting terminals operated by major shipping lines, particularly Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC). This decision arises from ongoing...

Several Florida ports closed on Tuesday in anticipation of Hurricane Milton, which is projected to make landfall in west-central Florida as a Category 4 storm on Wednesday night. Despite being downgraded from a Category 5, the storm is still exhibiting wind speeds of...

US East Coast port strike set to start Tuesday, says union    A port strike on the U.S. East Coast and Gulf of Mexico is set to begin on Tuesday, as announced by the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA). This action arises from ongoing frustrations regarding...

Canadian Rail Carriers’ Recovery from Work Stoppage May Take Weeks  Canadian rail operations are gradually resuming following a lockout of union workers at Canadian National Railway (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) that began on August 22. The lockout...