Amid a looming japan port strike, the 2026 spring labor negotiations in the country's port sector reached a settlement on April 28, prompting the resumption of central collective bargaining between labor and management. A tentative agreement on improving working...
In the aftermath of the April 20 Earthquake in Japan, our first thoughts are with the people of Iwate, Aomori, Miyagi, and Fukushima. Earthquake and tsunami events of this magnitude cause real harm to real communities, and the Tohoku region has faced more than its...
Operations professionals managing global supply chains know that port disruptions, such as Japan's port strike, can derail production schedules and inflate costs overnight. Recent developments in Japan illustrate this reality perfectly—while a months-long labor...
Last week, we shared the details on a Port Strike impacting Japanese ports by the National Council of Dockworkers' Unions of Japan (Zenkoku-Kowan) due to the urgent need to secure substantial wage increases and accelerate negotiations on sector-wide labor system...
Port operations across Japan came to a halt as unionized dockworkers launched a nationwide strike, marking the country’s first such industrial action in six years. The workers are demanding higher wages amid rising living costs. The strikes are being led jointly by...
The recently implemented US Reciprocal Tariffs have sent ripples through the global trade landscape, impacting businesses that rely on international goods exchange. These tariffs are part of an executive action taken under the authority of the International Emergency...
Introduction For decades, global trade thrived on a framework of relatively low tariffs, underpinned by agreements and partnerships aimed at minimizing trade barriers. However, this balance has just seen a pivotal shift. Announced just yesterday, the introduction of...
The capital of Kanagawa prefecture and located on Tokyo Bay, the Port of Yokohama is one of Japan's largest ports. Designated as a "Super Hub Port", the Port handled over 271 million tons of cargo in 2013. Yokohama is located is considered the birthplace of modern...
Amid a looming japan port strike, the 2026 spring labor negotiations in the country's port sector reached a settlement on April 28, prompting the resumption of central collective...
In the aftermath of the April 20 Earthquake in Japan, our first thoughts are with the people of Iwate, Aomori, Miyagi, and Fukushima. Earthquake and tsunami events of this...
UPDATE — April 28, 2026: Japan's 2026 spring port labor negotiations reached a settlement today. The tentative agreement cancels the previously announced night cargo handling...
