Huge Strike of 45,000 Dockworkers Hits US East Coast Ports
At midnight, around 45,000 dockworkers at 36 ports from Maine to Texas launched the largest industrial strike seen at global ports this century.

At midnight, around 45,000 dockworkers at 36 ports from Maine to Texas launched the largest industrial strike seen at global ports this century.
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Royal Caribbean International’s cruise ship, Serenade of the Seas, will return to Tampa two days later than planned due to Hurricane Helene.
Carnival has announced the dining options for its new destination, Celebration Key, which is scheduled to open in July 2025 on Grand Bahama.
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Carnival has announced an expansion of its cruise options from Galveston, Texas, and Jacksonville, Florida, with new itineraries available.
Ports on the U.S. East and Gulf coasts are on the verge of a strike. With some 45,000 workers, this will have a severe impact on global shipping.
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With less than two weeks left to reach an agreement, the possibility of 45,000 American dockworkers going on strike next month appears likely.