USMX, the United States Maritime Alliance, Ltd., is a prominent alliance comprised of container carriers, direct employers, and port associations. Their primary focus is to serve the East and Gulf Coasts of the United States. Representing employers in the East and Gulf Coast longshore industry, USMX consists of container carriers, including the largest carriers and carrier alliances worldwide, major marine terminal operators, and port associations representing each port in these areas.

USMX plays a crucial role in the transportation and handling of cargo to and from the United States. They actively engage in master contract bargaining, advocate industry positions on regulatory and safety matters, oversee comprehensive training programs, and manage coastwide fringe benefit funds and initiatives. Headquartered in Lyndhurst, New Jersey, USMX is a non-profit, incorporated membership association with David F.

Adam as the Chairman and CEO. With an impressive track record, USMX has successfully negotiated ten contracts with the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) since its establishment in 1977. Their latest achievement is the signing of a new 6-year agreement in 2018 that covers 14,500 port workers on the East and Gulf Coasts, ensuring uninterrupted service.

To learn more about USMX and its members, resources, and negotiations, visit their website or get in touch with them directly at their New Jersey office