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.

Richard Shelala 12/23/24 Richard Shelala 12/23/24

ILA Threatening Another Strike in January

The Possibility of an ILA Strike in January: What It Could Mean for Global Logistics

Richard Shelala 10/3/24 Richard Shelala 10/3/24

ILA Strike Suspended

Richard Shelala 10/2/24 Richard Shelala 10/2/24

ILA Strike Shuts Down East/Gulf Coast Ports

Richard Shelala 9/26/24 Richard Shelala 9/26/24

Update On Us East/Gulf Coast Port Strike

Richard Shelala 7/19/24 Richard Shelala 7/19/24

Global IT Outage Grounds Flights, Affects Ports, Causes Global Disruption

Richard Shelala 3/28/24 Richard Shelala 3/28/24

Update On The Situation In Baltimore

Richard Shelala 3/26/24 Richard Shelala 3/26/24

PORT OF BALTIMORE BRIDGE COLLAPSE

Richard Shelala 1/29/24 Richard Shelala 1/29/24

Navigating the Seas of Risk: The Vital Role of Cargo Insurance

Richard Shelala 1/17/24 Richard Shelala 1/17/24

Air Freight Rates Navigate Year-End Volatility, E-commerce Impact, and Geopolitical Tensions

Richard Shelala 1/5/24 Richard Shelala 1/5/24

Update On The Situation In The Red Sea

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Security Concerns Result In Servicr Suspensions In Red Sea

Richard Shelala 8/24/23 Richard Shelala 8/24/23

Major Backlog in Panama Canal

Richard Shelala 8/1/23 Richard Shelala 8/1/23

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.

Richard Shelala 6/27/23 Richard Shelala 6/27/23

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.