This is a kind reminder as the Lunar New Year approaches, which traditionally means production shutdown in many Asian countries, including China, for a few weeks. The entire industry must be aware and prepared to prevent delays, as most operations close, and employees generally return home for several weeks.

We are very pleased to inform that the potential dock worker strike at US East and Gulf coasts ports has been averted, following a tentative agreement reached between the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX).

Scan Global Logistics (SGL) strengthens its strategic foothold on the fast-developing African continent by opening its first office in Nairobi, Kenya, Eastern Africa. Already strongly represented in Western Africa with offices in Togo, Benin, Mali, Côte d'Ivoire and Senegal and South Africa, with the latest office opening, the ambitious logistics provider now offers its comprehensive tailormade solutions from across the African continent.

The strike between the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) and the International Longshoreman’s Association (ILA) has essentially come to an end. Dockworkers are expected to return to work as early as today, Friday, 4 October 2024.

This is a kind reminder as the Lunar New Year approaches, which traditionally means production shutdown in many Asian countries, including China, for a few weeks. The entire industry must be aware and prepared to prevent delays, as most operations close, and employees generally return home for several weeks.