Shipping

With a wage hike of 61.5% over 6 years, ILA want to keep out automation from all key jobs. Will the gambit work?

JNPA handled 3,527,487 TEUs of containers from April 2024 to September 2024.

ILA and USMX have only 100 days to reach an agreement on automation.

Tentative deal includes a 62% wage hike over six years; ILA, USMX to negotiate all other issues including automation.

As part of the initiative, BPCL and MbPA will collaborate to introduce Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations at Mumbai Port, promoting green energy...

USMX says talks cannot happen on pre-conditions even as Biden backs workers; all eyes on how long the strike will last.

"Now is not the time for carriers to refuse to negotiate a fair wage for workers while raking in record profits."

USMX made last ditch attempt to avoid strike by offering a 50% hike in wages over six years - an offer rejected by ILU.

Ocean Alliance will cancel 24 sailings, THE Alliance 16, 2M Alliance 16 and non-alliance carriers 34 sailings.

The strike could create a domino effect across the global supply chain, causing backlogs, equipment shortages, and increased shipping costs.

Achieves 45% women cadets intake in India; Maersk’s Indian women seafarers surge from 41 to over 350 in three years.

"Consequences will be severe, not only through congestion at U.S. ports but ships will be delayed for the next voyage."