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The ILWU Local 26 watchmen at the Los Angeles and Long Beach ports could strike as early as November 1, after members authorized a walkout. Terminals handling about 85% of Long Beach's cargo and 33% of Los Angeles' cargo are affected.
The Pacific Maritime Association said significant differences remain and that negotiations continue with federal mediators.
A strike would disrupt container flows through the largest US port complex and push up ocean freight rates. The risk to feed-related import and export shipments is significant if talks fail.
freightwaves.comStuart ChirlsOct 28, 2026Not enough comparable past events yet for a historical read.
Moves of each commodity's benchmark from the last close before the event. Historical reads pool past events of the same kind; they describe what happened, not what will. Not investment advice.
