Moving Things Along

Key updates:

• Booking acceptance: Normal booking channels are open, except for export refrigerated containers via ILA-affected ports.
• Vessel/Terminal operations: Operations are resuming, and Maersk provides vessel updates on its Contingency Tracker.
• Intermodal operations: Trucking and rail operations are restarting, but specific conditions apply to locations like Savannah and CN ramps.
• Empty equipment: Terminal gates have reopened.
• Port surcharge: Maersk is suspending the Port Disruption Surcharge.
• Demurrage & Detention: Clocks will restart based on terminal reopening schedules.

All-Ways remains committed to providing timely information and support during the recovery period.

Port officials, including at the busy Port of New York and New Jersey, expect minimal disruptions, citing their capacity to handle backlogs of ships within days. Other ports like Savannah, Baltimore, and Virginia also report quick returns to normal operations.

The agreement ensures labor peace for 90 days, during which the parties will address key issues, especially automation. While wage increases of over 60% have been agreed upon, tensions could re-emerge in January if no resolution is reached on automation concerns.

The strike, which lasted three days, attracted significant attention, including political pressure and public controversy. Both ILA and USMX leaders faced personal threats, and the situation garnered global media attention.

Please take a moment to review the “Examples of Unacceptable vs Acceptable Cargo Descriptions” provided by CBP that can be accessed here.

To avoid costly delays, please ensure your commercial invoices contain acceptable descriptions to ensure timely release.