Operations at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach were suspended Thursday night and Friday due to a strike organized by the dockworkers’ union. Negotiations for a new collective agreement for thousands of port employees have been stalled for a year.
The shutdown of West Coast ports is driving importers to turn to ports on the East and Gulf coasts. This trend is part of an overall reduction in import volumes to the United States, but it is happening more rapidly for West Coast ports. The current situation confirms concerns about labor on West Coast ports.
What will be the impact on American imports/exports? Are we heading towards a permanent change in ocean freight? More think about for your supply chain strategy!
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