CMA CGM | Customer Advisory

Dear Valued CMA CGM 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 their 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.

CMA CGM 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 client solutions contact or email [email protected] and be sure to include a booking or bill of lading number.

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,

CMA CGM