| Abbreviation | USMX |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1997 |
| Legal status | Trade Association |
| Headquarters | Lyndhurst, New Jersey, U.S. |
Region served | East Coast and Gulf Coast |
President & CEO | David F. Adam |
| Website | www |
The United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) is an alliance of container shipping lines, port operators and other employers in the longshore industry for the larger seaports of the East and Gulf coasts of the United States. Its mission is “to preserve and protect the interests of its members in matters associated with the maritime industry including all labor relations issues”.[1] The alliance was founded in 1997.[2]
USMX members handle cargo shipped to and from the United States. The alliance represents its constituents in labor contracts vis-a-vis the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA). In addition, it oversees training, education, and certification programs, and voices the positions of its members regarding regulatory and safety issues. It also administers fringe benefit funds and programs. The alliance works with the various governmental port authorities that provide infrastructure and development, safety, and lease space to the port operators. The alliance is a non-profit organization, headquartered in Lyndhurst, New Jersey, with David F. Adam as chairman and CEO.
The equivalent to the USMX for the West coast is the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA).