As the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) strike officially begins at East and Gulf Coast ports, the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) urges an immediate and collaborative resolution to the labor dispute. With the supply chain already under pressure and the holiday shopping season approaching, this disruption threatens severe economic consequences for businesses and consumers alike.
The following statement can be attributed to TIA President & CEO Anne Reinke: "With the longshoremen’s strike now in effect, the disruption to our supply chain is both immediate and far-reaching, impacting industries from retail to manufacturing at a crucial time—just as the holiday season begins. As industry experts have noted, for every day of the strike, it will take five to seven days to recover. Essential goods are at risk of delays and price increases, which will severely affect consumers nationwide. With 43% of U.S. imports moving through these ports, the economic consequences will deepen the longer the strike continues.
