LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH, Calif. — A potential labor disruption is looming at the nations busiest port complex after approximately 250 security watchmen represented by International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 26 voted to authorize a strike amid stalled contract negotiations with the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA).

Overview
Following our previous announcement, Shanghai and Ningbo ports continue to be impacted by the backlog caused by the previous typhoon. Although port operations have gradually resumed, vessel delays and schedule disruptions remain.

Recent developments across the Asia shipping network have created operational challenges that are impacting vessel schedules and overall transit times.
These conditions are affecting multiple ocean carriers and may result in delays to cargo movements throughout the supply chain, particularly for shipments originating from China and the Indian Subcontinent. Factors Impacting Delays