Industry News

PMA and ILWU Reach Tentative Labor Agreement!

The Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) have successfully reached a preliminary agreement on Wednesday following extensive negotiations spanning over a year. The previous contract between the two parties expired on July 1, 2022,

West Coast (ILWU/PMA) Negotiations Update by Port:

Vancouver: Negotiations are underway between the British Colombia Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) and International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) in Vancouver. ILWU is seeking authorization for a strike vote before the cooling-off period ends on June 21. While both parties have

New Panama Canal Fee and Weight Guidelines

New draft limitations on ships traveling between Asia and the East and Gulf Coasts of the US has been implemented. CMA CGM has announced that it will adjust its Panama Canal Adjustment Factor as follows: Effective Date: June 1, 2023 From/via: Asia (including China,