What products would be disrupted by a port strike?

What products would be disrupted by a port strike?

A looming strike by roughly 45,000 unionized dockworkers at seaports on the East and Gulf coasts could begin next week and disrupt shipments of a variety of products as the presidential election approaches.One-half of the seaborne imports to the U.S. are shipped through the 36 ports that would be impacted by a strike that may begin on Oct. 1. It would be the first strike by the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA), which represents the…

Financial News Network - What products would be disrupted by a port strike?

The looming strike by about 45,000 ILA dockworkers at ports on the East and Gulf coasts would affect a variety of products imported and exported at the 36 seaports at risk of stoppages.Read More …

Experts Warn of Severe Economic Ripple Effects from Looming US Port Strike

A potential coastwide strike at Atlantic and Gulf Coast container ports could disrupt U.S. supply chains and impact the upcoming holiday shopping season, industry experts warn. The International Longshoremen’s Association...