Trade union action across major European ports, particularly in Rotterdam and France, is causing significant disruptions to container shipping, exacerbating existing supply chain challenges. Strikes at Rotterdam's Delta II terminal and ongoing industrial action at French ports have created congestion, delays, and logistical bottlenecks, prompting carriers...
The International Longshoremen's Association is expected to submit a tentative contract with port employers United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) for review within days. Once the committees approve the terms of the contract, it will be sent to union members for a ratification vote, which could see...
The Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) has notified Qube Ports of further protected industrial action for participating members at the Port of Brisbane in response to stalled negotiations amid the expiration of the last employment agreement. The industrial action will involve a total of 168 consecutive...
Negotiations between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Employers (USMX) have resumed, with a tentative agreement on a new six-year master contract announced. This new agreement is conjointly considered a win for both parties due to ability to simultaneously protect jobs and...
The International Longshoremen’s Association’s (ILA’s) contract negotiations are intensifying, in what is proving to be a potential catalyst for renewed industrial action in January 2025. Port automation has proven to be the divisive issue for the negotiating parties, with the ILA strongly opposed to increased automation,...
The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) has halted new master contract negotiations with maritime employers in response to the issue of introducing semi-automated equipment that could eliminate potential longshore jobs, in particular the usage of rail mounted gantry (RMGs) which are used to stack containers coming off ships...
The International Longshoreman's Association (ILA) and United States Maritime Alliance Ltd have reached a tentative deal on wages and extended their existing contract through to 15th January 2025 to provide time to negotiate a new contract. This move brought a conclusion to the potential ILA...
The Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) has commenced industrial action across Qube's bulk and general ports across Australia with bans and limitations starting in Melbourne, Port Kembla and Brisbane. The MUA have unveiled a raft of work stoppages and bans with plans to escalate this industrial...
The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) has appointed vice presidents to the 13 committees that form a strike mobilisation plan underpinning the industrial action due to commence on the 1st of October across the East and Gulf coast ports if a new contract isn't achieved by...
Industrial action continues to impact DP World Brisbane terminal as the Electrical Trades Union strikes for a better pay deal, with the goal of receiving the same pay increases recently negotiated by the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA). Whilst DP World is adamant there is no...