United States dockworkers ended their strike that spanned ports from Maine to Texas, which started on October 1. This decision came after the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) reached a tentative wage agreement with the US Maritime Alliance (USMX) on October 3 evening.

The ILA agreed to extend its contract with the USMX until January 15, 2025, to provide more time for negotiations on unresolved issues.

In October, major container shipping companies, such as Maersk, imposed surcharges for containers heading to the US East Coast and the Gulf of Mexico.