Update on Baltimore Port Strike

October 17, 2013
In: Transportation/Logistics

As reported yesterday, cargo is not moving out of Seagirt or Maryland International Terminals due to a strike by the International Longshoreman’s Association Local No. 333.

The Maryland Port Authority issued the following official statement this morning:

“The work stoppage continues. Arbitration is scheduled for tomorrow between the Steamship Trade Association and labor. We remain hopeful that a resolution will be achieved quickly.”

For more information on the strike, read the Baltimore Sun’s article, Port operations halted as longshoremen strike.

We will continue to keep you updated on any major developments