Port strike on US East Coast would spark supply-chain glitches from outset, shipping firm exec says
A threatened Oct. 1 strike by dockworkers at ports on the U.S.
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A threatened Oct. 1 strike by dockworkers at ports on the U.S.
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July 19, 2024The cost to ship a standard 40-foot container of toys, auto parts or other goods from Shanghai to New York has jumped to nearly $10,000, fueling frustration
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July 03, 2024A U.S.
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April 26, 2024Privately held SEKO Logistics said U.S.
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