ILA Set to Strike on October 1, 2024

Further to our previous notice, the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) is set to strike across all Atlantic and Gulf Coast ports from Maine to Texas, beginning at 12:01am on Tuesday, October 1^st, 2024, with no talks scheduled ahead of the planned strike. An ILA strike will have impacts on supply chains, resulting in delays in cargo movement, increased costs and logistic challenges for businesses. 

 

What to Expect 

Congestion Surcharges 

Carriers recently announced congestion surcharges which will vary by carrier. These surcharges will go into effect between October 11^th and October 27^th, 2024, based on cargo receipt date. 

Schedules/Bookings 

Carriers will continue to accept dry container export bookings from Asia to the US East and Gulf ports, but may change service rotation without prior notice. 

Import Demurrage at Terminals 

Carriers will follow terminal policy at each port. If a port is closed and containers cannot be picked up, carriers may not charge storage for those days.   

Import Detention 

Carriers may not charge detention if the port is closed and empty containers cannot be returned to the marine terminal. Carriers may direct empties to be returned near dock depots.

Force Majeure 

Should carriers declare Force Majeure, they reserve the right to discharge containers originally destined to affected ports at alternative ports. This may include on-carriage costs to be arranged for the account of the cargo. 

 

For additional information and assistance, please contact your local Delmar Representative.