A new round of negotiations between the International Longshoremen’s Association and port employers is set to begin on January 7, just days before the current contract extension expires. The decision comes after months of informal talks and a recent surge in tensions over container surcharges due to a potential strike. If an agreement cannot be reached, the sides may consider extending the current contract or facing a strike that could impact global supply chains.
Source: https://www.freightwaves.com/news/ila-usmx-to-resume-contract-talks-ahead-of-possible-port-strike-deadline