The Logistics Link – May 2025

The Logistics Link – May 2025

Ocean Carriers Adjust Capacity Amid Ongoing Trade Tensions In response to the persistent trade dispute between the U.S. and China, significantly intensified by the tariffs introduced during the Trump administration, ocean carriers are actively reducing vessel capacity...
The Logistics Link March 2025

The Logistics Link March 2025

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...
The Logistics Link February 2025

The Logistics Link February 2025

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...
The Logistics Link – January 2025

The Logistics Link – January 2025

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...