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US - Worker strike at East coast and Gulf coast ports - October 1, 2024
DeSantis Sends in National Guard to Florida Ports Amid Strike
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DeSantis told reporters that the Florida National Guard and State Guard will be sent to ports in the state impacted by the strikes "to maintain order and, if possible, resume operations which would otherwise be shut down during this interruption."
[A few quotes, but well worth the read, chock full of information.]
From Globaltrademag U.S. East Coast Dockworkers’ Strike – Key Insights for Container Traders and Leasing Companies
October 3rd, 2024
Rob Golliher from Freedom Conex highlighted further operational challenges:
“We think this will impact us over the next couple of months by slowing down deliveries and we suspect there may be more release issues at the depot due to lack of personnel. I don’t think it will be great for our customers or the industry.”
Maersk shared as part of its advisory on 01 October 2024 to “hold all empty containers until the labor disruption has ceased. At this time, we do not have alternative empty depots planned.” Maersk is processing export bookings as usual but has halted bookings for refrigerated containers through ILA-impacted ports.
Maersk’s operational teams have prepared vessel-level contingencies, depending on how long the labor dispute lasts, and encourage customers to reach out for inland routing options through West Coast ports.
For smaller traders, the stakes are particularly high:
“For small and medium-sized container traders, this could result in skyrocketing logistics costs and delays, making it harder to secure containers. The longer the disruption lasts, the more difficult it will be for these businesses to keep pace with market demands. It’s crucial for traders to cultivate a strong network of reliable suppliers during such challenging times” Roeloffs added.
Hapag-Lloyd anticipates significant disruptions to services at the affected ports, with the strike likely causing a backlog of vessels even after it concludes.
Carrier Adjustments:
Major carriers, including MSC, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, and CMA CGM, have announced surcharges and rerouting plans. MSC has diverted vessels to Halifax, while Hapag-Lloyd is imposing a $1,000 “Work Disruption Surcharge” per TEU starting on October 18. CMA CGM has also announced surcharges ranging from $800 to $1,500 per TEU, effective from October 11.
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