Largest Dockworker Strike Affects U.S. East Coast Ports
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The largest dockworker strike in nearly fifty years has entered its third day at U.S. East Coast ports, threatening shortages of goods ranging from bananas to auto parts and causing a backlog of ships anchored outside major ports.
Major retailers are implementing back-up shipping plans to ensure goods arrive in time for the peak holiday season.
Top Retailers Using East and Gulf Coast Ports
According to bill of lading data from Import Yeti, here are some of the top retailers that have been the highest users of East and Gulf Coast ports for importing products between January through August this year. Retailers whose products are bulky, like furniture, typically use more shipping containers.
| Retailer | Top East Coast ports used | Products imported | Total TEUs (Twenty-foot equivalent units/containers) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ikea Supply AG | Savannah, GA; Norfolk, VA; New York; Newark area, NJ | Home furnishing products | 13080 |
| RTG Furniture Corp | Savannah, GA; Charleston, SC; Miami, FL | Household upholstery furniture, sofas, wooden furniture | 5924 |
| Adidas International | Charleston, SC; New York/Newark area, NJ; Savannah, GA | Footwear, Adidas branded shoes, custom art shoes, goal keeper gloves | 5328 |
| Walmart Inc | Norfolk, VA; New York/Newark Area, NJ; Savannah, GA | Apparel ready garment, home textiles, mill cotton, recycled polyester, plush toys | 4661 |
| Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co | New York/Newark Area, NJ; Savannah, GA; Charleston, SC | Tires | 3187 |
| Raymours Furniture Company Inc | New York/Newark area, NJ; Savannah, GA | Furniture, sofa, wooden furniture | 2874 |
| QVC Inc | Norfolk, VA; Charleston, SC; Savannah, GA | Miscellaneous | 2426 |
| Tmall Inc (Alibaba) | Savannah, GA; New York/Newark area, NJ | Sofas, wooden furniture, beds | 2310 |
| Tractor Supply Co | Savannah, GA; Norfolk, VA; New York/Newark area, NJ | Puppy pads, universal poultry pen, retriever lodge kennel | 2264 |
| City Furniture | Miami, FL; Savannah, GA | Wooden sofa, upholstery sofa furniture | 2184 |
| The Kroger Co | Savannah, GA | Pasta, Coconut Water, Foodstuff | 2123 |
| Mattel Import Services LLC | New York/Newark Area, NJ | Plastic Toys, Barbie Dolls | 1922 |
| H&M Fashion USA Inc | New York/Newark area, NJ; Miami, Fl; Savannah, GA | Perfumery products, textiles accessories, tee shirts, bikini tops | 1846 |
| Dollar General Corp | Savannah, GA; Norfolk, VA; New York/Newark area, NJ | Plastic spray bottles, holiday decorations | 1790 |
| Ralph Lauren Corp | Savannah, GA; Norfolk, VA; New York/Newark area, NJ | Shoes, Knitted Pullover, Shirts | 1661 |
| L’Oreal USA Products Inc | New York/Newark area, NJ; Norfolk, VA; Savannah, GA | Hazardous Cosmetic products | 1659 |
| Jo-Ann Stores LLC | New York/Newark area, NJ; Savannah, GA; Norfolk, VA | Cotton fabric, hand knitting yarn, cords | 1430 |
| Levi Strauss & Co | New York/Newark area, NJ; Norfolk, VA; Charleston, SC | Men’s pant, men’s woven denim pants | 1200 |
| Estee Lauder Intl Inc | New York/Newark area, NJ; Miami, Fl | Cosmetic supplies, cosmetics | 1159 |
| C&J Clark America | New York/Newark area, NJ; Norfolk, VA; Savannah, GA | Footwear | 1138 |
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