• U.S. West Coast cargo flows face potential disruption as ILWU Local 26 contract negotiations extend to November 20, 2026.
• Affected terminals handle about 85% of Long Beach traffic and 33% of Los Angeles container traffic.
• A strike could halt those terminals; broader union solidarity could shut all 29 West Coast ports.
• Existing rail delays compound holiday inventory risks; shippers should consider additional airfreight budgets for urgent cargo.
• Global ocean spot rates could fall 30% in 2027 versus third-quarter 2026 levels as fleet growth outpaces demand, according to Xeneta.

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