A Canadian rail lockout that began Thursday and threatened North American logistics was quickly resolved, lasting only 18 hours. Meanwhile, concerns are growing over a potential International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) port worker strike in October at East Coast and Gulf ports in the US. This has led to an urgency to ship goods from Asia before the union contract expires, putting upward pressure on East Coast spot rates.
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On the West Coast, rates increased by over 10% last week after a 20% decline from their July peak. If the ILA strike occurs, rates could rise further as shippers divert cargo from the East Coast.
In India, last-minute negotiations are underway to prevent a port worker strike that could shut down the country's twelve largest ports. In Bangladesh, logistics face new disruptions due to floods, following backlogs from recent political upheaval.
Source: www.container-news.com