Honestly, it is anyone’s guess if the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) will have an agreement by the September 30th contract expiration. But, the general consensus is, if they do not reach an agreement, the ILA will strike.
CARB WITHDRAWS WAIVER REQUEST
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) withdrew its request with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for a waiver to implement its Advanced Clean Fleet (ACF) rule. ACF had been "on hold" for the past year because CARB realized in November 2023 they did not...