Expect shortages of bananas, booze, chocolate and cherries if there’s a long port strike
If longshore workers at East and Gulf coast ports go on strike Tuesday, as now appears likely, it could choke off the supplies of many popular products that flow over those docks. But not necessarily right away.
See how the port strike will snarl shipments of bananas, beer, cars and more
The port closures will lead to delays and backlog for the global shipping industry. See which products could see shortages if the strike continues.
Bananas Might Be the First Casualty of the Port Strike
Any fresh produce that does not go through an additional ripening phase or isn’t frozen will be first food products at risk during the strike, according to analysts. That includes bananas.
What products could be affected by the port strike?
Dockworkers are walking picket lines at major East and Gulf coast ports, with consumers likely to feel the impact in coming weeks should it continue.
How the port strike threatens the US banana supply
A strike at ports along the East Coast and Gulf of Mexico could threaten Americans’ supply of bananas. Three-quarters of the nation’s bananas — more than 3.8 million metric tons — come through ports handled by the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) each year,
The port strike could leave America's bananas in short supply
If dockworkers and port companies don’t reach a labor deal quickly, supply chain experts said consumers will feel the absence of one grocery item in particular: bananas.
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