Supply Chain

PHILADELPHIA -- Dockworkers are continuing their port strike Wednesday, essentially shutting down operations ports across the U.S. They are vowing to stay on the picket line 24/7, until a deal is reached.

See how the Port Strike will Snarl Shipments of Bananas, Beer, Cars and More

Americans woke up on October 1 with news that a major strike among U.S. Dockworkers could lead to supply and goods shortages. Many of us are still reeling from the shortages and hoarding that took place during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, but this time, it's not toilet paper and hand sanitizer that look to be sparse. Because the strike affects shipping ports, it's mainly imported items that may become hard to come by and are, therefore, worth seeking out sooner rather than later.

In small towns like Banner Elk. residents have been working to help each other but supplies are starting to dwindle.

With the first dockworker strike on the east coast in almost 50 years now underway, experts and consumers in the Philadelphia area and beyond are preparing for the possible impact.

The dock workers’ strike could mean big wage gains but could further disrupt the fragile supply chain.

Which products could be affected by a lengthy port strike? Alcohol, bananas and seafood, to name a few

Whether you’re buying a can of sardines or a screwdriver, getting products to consumers requires that supply chains function well.

Americans could face high prices and shortages again this holiday season but this time, it would be because of a worker strike instead of a global pandemic.

Truck drivers continue to tell News 12 that they’re frustrated, saying the lines are intentional as workers slow their work inside the terminal.