Here at OHL,
we have been following the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA)
Strike to provide you, our customers with the most recent updates
regarding ILA negotiations for better insight.
Most recently
the negotiations between the ILA and East and Gulf Coast Employers
(USMX), under the auspices of the Mediation & Conciliation Service
resumed today here in Washington DC. They are scheduled to run through
Wednesday of this week. At this point there is no agreement to further
extend the discussions beyond December 29, although that is always a
possibility.
The ILA
issued a press release that the membership has provided ILA President
Harold Daggett with strike authority if the two sides cannot reach an
agreement by December 29. Washington insiders caution that this does NOT
mean the ILA has decided to strike. Wednesday afternoon will provide us
with insight into whether the parties are making progress, or not and OHL
will keep you posted.
If all ports
on the US Gulf Coast and US East Coast are shut down in connection with
the ILA strike, OHL International will assist customers in trying to
utilize alternate port on the US West Coast or via Canada where
possible.We are monitoring the situation closely to ensure we are ready
to re-route cargo as needed. The contingencies being planned will be
subject to the underlying carrier’s service and availability.
Sincerely,
OHL
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