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...
The logistics and supply chain industries have been closely monitoring labor negotiations between the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX). For months, concerns about potential strikes and work stoppages on the...
The clock is ticking as a potential strike looms over East and Gulf Coast ports, with the deadline just ahead on January 15, 2025. Negotiations between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) remain fraught,...
The US port strike has arrived at a time when the world’s supply chains are already strained. What are the implications of this significant event for importers and supply chain managers? Let's analyze this complex situation and discover strategies to mitigate its...
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...
