Why the threat of strikes at US east coast ports is pushing retailer cargo back to the west coast

January 17, 2024 00:08:45
Why the threat of strikes at US east coast ports is pushing retailer cargo back to the west coast
The Freight Buyers' Club
Why the threat of strikes at US east coast ports is pushing retailer cargo back to the west coast

Jan 17 2024 | 00:08:45

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Show Notes

In this clip from EP14 of The Freight Buyers' Club podcast, produced with the support of Dimerco Express Group, host Mike King hears that the threat of union action at US east and Gulf coast ports later this year is already prompting retailers to route cargo via west coast terminals. Mike is talking to: Mark Szakonyi, Executive Editor, Journal of Commerce Jon Gold, VP for Supply Chain and Customs Policy, National Retail Federation

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