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Port closures may impact food, medicine supply: expert

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Last updated: 2024/10/02 at 6:32 AM
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Experts have warned of potential short and long-term impacts as tens of thousands of dock workers go on strike, causing major ports along the East Coast and Gulf Coast to shut down, disrupting the flow of imports and exports in the United States.

Approximately 40,000-50,000 Union workers with the International Longshoremen’s Association are striking to push for better wages and to resist increased automation at the ports managed by the United States Maritime Alliance.

Dale Rogers, an expert in Supply Chain Management at Arizona State University, explained that the strike, initiated at midnight on Tuesday, was a foreseeable event as the labor agreement had an expiration date.

Short-term impacts are expected to be minimal due to advanced preparations by retailers like Walmart and Target, who expedited their shipments. However, in the long run, the strike could have disastrous consequences, potentially costing the U.S. billions of dollars.

The East Coast ports handle a significant portion of the country’s imports, so a prolonged strike could disrupt the supply chain of essential goods like medicine and food products from various regions around the world.

As negotiations continue, the duration of the strike remains uncertain. Rogers emphasized the importance of reaching an agreement to avoid significant disruptions to the supply chain and economy.

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