Labor 'Walk-Off' Shuts Down Port of New York/New Jersey

The Port of New York and New Jersey ground to a halt Jan. 29 due to a “an apparent labor walk off” at all terminals, according to an alert on the Port Authority website (here). Local media reported the International Longshoremen’s Association stopped work about 10 a.m. (here). The work stoppage, which comes as the port plays catch-up after a blizzard shut down operations Jan. 25 and 26 (see 1601260040), means no new trucks will be allowed to queue on port roadways, said the Port Authority. “All efforts to resume activity will be undertaken,” it said. The ILA did not immediately comment.