Three-Day Port Strike Leaves Lasting Effects
October 9, 2024 – The strike at U.S. East and Gulf Coast ports ended after 3 days last week, with a tentative agreement resulting in dockworkers returning to work until January 15, 2025.
Analysts say the strike will not have a long-term impact on the U.S. economy, while some sectors may be affected for longer.
DHL expects that it will take 3-4 weeks for vessels to return to their previous rotation schedules.
AAEI is hosting a free member webinar this month that will include an update on detention and demurrage and practical guidance on dealing with the repercussions of the strike. The webinar, “Port & FMC Updates on Demurrage, Detention, and Beyond,” is on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. EDT. Attendees will receive 1 CCS/CES credit through the NCBFAA Educational Institute.
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