The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and U.S. Maritime Alliance (USMX) are continuing to meet with their current, twice-extended contract due to expire at the end of Wednesday, Feb. 6. While some executives said they were encouraged that talks were continuing, other sources warned only modest progress has been made. "I think it is a very good sign that they are still talking," said Curtis Foltz, executive director of the Georgia Ports Authority...