News / ILA suspends contract talks over alleged automation at Mobile

Peter Mautsch

Negotiations between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) have been brought to a shuddering halt following ILA concerns over the use of automated technology at some US gateways.

The ILA announced the suspension after its discovery of an auto gate system at APM Terminals’ port of Mobile, Alabama, with suggestions similar technology may be in use at other ports.

A spokesperson for the labour union said: “Here we go again. This ...