Customer Advisory
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World to/from USEC and USGC
Dear Valued APL Customer,
In an effort to keep you informed about the ongoing negotiations between the International Longshoreman Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance, Ltd. (USMX), the most recent update follows below. It is our intention to provide details as they become available, allowing for the development of contingency plans to mitigate any impact on your operations.
On October 3, a tentative wage agreement was reached, however discussions regarding modernization stalled negotiations when both parties met again in November. The situation remains fluid as we await further developments, with the possibility of a strike on January 15 increasing without a settled contract.
APL Operations & Contingency Preparation
If a strike occurs, we expect vessel operations to halt at 0001 hours on January 16th, 2025. Our dedicated teams are working on contingency plans to ensure that all impacted vessels and that operations are completed prior to any labor disruptions.
In the event of a work stoppage, US East Coast and Gulf terminals will halt operations, leading to the suspension of gate and rail services. You will receive more details as the January 15 date approaches. Similarly, terminals and nearby depots will not be open to accept empty returns. Please hold your empties until the terminals and depots reopen. Escalations and emergent issues can be sent to your designated APL Government Trade representative or email [email protected] and be sure to include a booking or bill of lading number. If you have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to contact your APL Government Trade representative, or contact our US Flag, Household Goods, Relief Cargo, or Guam Customer Care teams at the following:
• [email protected] / 800-999-7733 opt. 2
• [email protected] / 800-999-7733 opt. 3
• [email protected] / 800-999-7733 opt. 4
• [email protected] / 800-999-7733 opt. 5
Should another disruption occur, we remain at your service, ready to assist customers by providing options to keep supply chains agile and moving. Please stay in close contact with your representatives now, as communicating supply chain needs/requirements will be instrumental in developing tailored contingency plans as needed. In the short term, do not hesitate to reach out to your representative with any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
APL
