by Blythe Mobley | May 1, 2025 | News
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...
by Blythe Mobley | Apr 3, 2025 | News
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...
by Blythe Mobley | Mar 3, 2025 | News
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...
by Blythe Mobley | Feb 4, 2025 | News
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...
by cstone | Jan 8, 2025 | News
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...
by Jorge Velasco | Dec 2, 2024 | News
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...
