New Year, Same Strike
Despite securing a 65% wage increase last year, the ILA is still pushing ahead with their threats to strike.
As of January 3, 2025, the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) are engaged in critical negotiations to avert a potential strike that could significantly impact East and Gulf Coast port operations.
ILA Threatening Another Strike in January
The Possibility of an ILA Strike in January: What It Could Mean for Global Logistics
Advisory| Yellow Corp’s Suspension of Operations and Supply Chain Stability
Yellow Corporation – the third largest less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier in the United States – announced to its union Sunday that it will be filing for bankruptcy. Facing USD 1.3 billion in upcoming debt maturity, the nearly-century old company suspended operations the same day.
Compass Expands Midwest Service with Chicago Facility
Chicago, IL. June 27, 2023 – Compass Forwarding has opened an office and warehouse in Chicago, growing the company’s footprint in one of the fastest growing logistics markets in the US. The customer service center and 16,800 sq. ft. warehouse are located in Elk Grove Village, IL – minutes from Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport and rail terminals.
Advisory | Global Flight Disruptions Through February 17, 2023
Airport Issues in New York, Frankfurt, Munich Leading to Cancellations and Diversions
Labor strikes in Frankfurt and Munich coupled with a power outage at New York/JFK have led to numerous cancellations and diversions on international flights from Thursday through Friday. All Lufthansa flights operating from the airline’s hubs at Frankfurt and Munich were canceled Friday due to a strike by the Verdi trade union. Over 1,300 flights were canceled as a result.
The strike follows an IT outage at the Frankfurt airport earlier in the week that led to a stoppage of flights.