https://www.nbcnews.com/business/bu...threaten-ports-east-coast-ila-usmx-rcna171914
A major strike is on the horizon for thousands of maritime workers, posing a threat to East Coast ports responsible for billions of dollars of goods.
"The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA), the largest union of maritime workers in North America, has vocalized plans to go on strike at all of its Atlantic and Gulf Coast ports Oct. 1 if a new contract agreement can’t be reached with the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX). The union is arguing for better wages and continued protections against automation and new technology in its terminals."
If this happens, would shipping companies be able to divert to West Coast ports then ship via rail? I imagine this would not be easy plus the ports and rail are already heavily used.
A major strike is on the horizon for thousands of maritime workers, posing a threat to East Coast ports responsible for billions of dollars of goods.
"The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA), the largest union of maritime workers in North America, has vocalized plans to go on strike at all of its Atlantic and Gulf Coast ports Oct. 1 if a new contract agreement can’t be reached with the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX). The union is arguing for better wages and continued protections against automation and new technology in its terminals."
If this happens, would shipping companies be able to divert to West Coast ports then ship via rail? I imagine this would not be easy plus the ports and rail are already heavily used.
