UPS and FedEx’s fleets of MD-11 planes are grounded, which can each carry thousands of packages. Logistics experts say some cargo could shift to passenger planes, trains and trucks.
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Dockworkers begin walking picket lines, risking to snarl East and Gulf Coast ports
Union dockworkers at ports across the U.S. began walking picket lines early Tuesday, threatening to halt the movement of billions of dollars’ worth of goods.
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Dockworkers are on the verge of a strike. Here’s what you need to know
Some 25,000 dockworkers at East and Gulf Coast ports may strike as early as October 1 if their union doesn’t reach a contract deal with shipping companies and port operators.
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Dali cargo ship leaves Baltimore for Virginia, nearly 3 months after bridge collapse
The Dali was headed for Norfolk, Va., to have roughly 1,500 cargo containers off-loaded to reduce draft then undergo continued salvage and repairs from damage caused during the bridge collapse.
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Baltimore’s Key Bridge collapse is expected to disrupt supply chains
The Port of Baltimore handles high volumes of auto imports, so while it’s at a standstill, some cars and trucks will have to be diverted to other ports, which could raise costs.
