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Modern Ports.
Greater Progress.

At the Heart of American Trade.

USMX & ILA Sign Historic AgreementCurrent Master ContractLatest News Updates
USMX & ILA Sign Historic AgreementCurrent Master ContractLatest News Updates

We Negotiate, Administer, and Protect the USMX Master Contract, navigating our members to a resilient future

United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) represents employers of the East and Gulf Coast Longshore industry. USMX supports American workers and advances ports to keep the economy moving.

Working Together. Moving America Forward.

Collective Bargaining

USMX represents its member employers in collective bargaining, fostering productive labor-management relationships that support workers, employers, and the nation's supply chain.

Training & Safety

USMX is committed to advancing safety, training, and workforce development to support a highly skilled, resilient, and productive waterfront industry.

Benefits & Programs

USMX supports jointly administered benefit programs that provide healthcare, retirement, container royalty, and other negotiated benefits for the East and Gulf Coast waterfront workforce.

Contract Implementation

USMX helps ensure the consistent interpretation and implementation of the Master Contract, promoting stability, operational continuity, and effective labor relations.

COLLECTIVE BARGAINING

USMX serves as the exclusive bargaining representative for its member employers, negotiating agreements that balance workforce interests with the operational needs of the East and Gulf Coast waterfront industry.

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Jul 31

ILA SAGCD Convention

USMX CEO and Chairman Paul De Maria was honored to speak at the ILA South Atlantic and Gulf Coast District Convention this week, where he discussed the strength of the USMX–ILA partnership and our shared commitment to the future of the longshore industry.

Jul 15

USMX 2026 Annual Meeting & Luncheon

Last week, we were proud to bring together our member companies for our Annual Member Meeting to discuss the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of the maritime industry.

May 18

33rd Annual ILA-USMX Children’s Fund Golf Outing

USMX and the ILA hosted our annual golf outing in support of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

WHERE AMERICAN TRADE MEETS THE WORLD.