Are you prepping for potential port strike.

Harry Le Hermit said:
Welp, the strike is on. The question is, will many Americans start to panic and hoard stuff that is not affected by the strike, creating further shortages?
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My guess would be.... absolutely that's what will happen. Actually already is happening at some places. Is there some kind of "list" somewhere that would tell people just exactly what kinds of goods *are* affected, Harry? @Harry Le Hermit
 

I've bought coffee for Christmas presents for years for family/friends who live out of state. I always start my holiday shopping in October, so I know what presents I'll start with first.
 
Happyflowerlady said:
It is not just imported items that is the issue here. Since we buy most of our oil to produce the fuel that we use in our trucks and cars, once that oil stops coming in, trucks won’t be able to transport anything, and we will have fuel shortages, food shortages, and many other issues all stemming from a lack of oil to make fuel from.
Hopefully, they can resolve this sooner, rather than later, but what I saw on the news, the spokesperson said they are not doing anything about it right now.
Definitely filling up with fuel in your car and buying some extra storable groceries is an excellent idea. The head of the Longshoremen said on a video everything that would happen in the weeks to come, if their demands are not met.
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Sorry, but that is a different set of workers, so no impact. BTW, we export far more than we import, especially since March, 2022.

US energy crude surplus exports.jpg
 

CallMeKate said:
My guess would be.... absolutely that's what will happen. Actually already is happening at some places. Is there some kind of "list" somewhere that would tell people just exactly what kinds of goods *are* affected, Harry? @Harry Le Hermit
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Do you still have your list from Covid shutdown? This is a totally different set of circumstances, but the public will react the same, imho.
 
We have a hard time getting enough medicines ahead of time to store any for emergencies and that would be the most vital items that are imported.
You might be surprised at how many canned and packaged foods are imported, mostly from China.
I called Dole and asked them why their fruit cups had a bitter taste when the fruit has a natural sweet taste. They told me that they ship the fruit to China and it is packaged in China and shipped back and that Dole didn’t know what the Chinese put in it to make it taste bitter.
So I quit buying Dole. I figure that if they don’t care enough about their products that they are packaged to strict standards then I don’t care about their products either.
 

GP44 said:
We have a hard time getting enough medicines ahead of time to store any for emergencies and that would be the most vital items that are imported.
You might be surprised at how many canned and packaged foods are imported, mostly from China.
I called Dole and asked them why their fruit cups had a bitter taste when the fruit has a natural sweet taste. They told me that they ship the fruit to China and it is packaged in China and shipped back and that Dole didn’t know what the Chinese put in it to make it taste bitter.
So I quit buying Dole. I figure that if they don’t care enough about their products that they are packaged to strict standards then I don’t care about their products either.
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They told you that? I'm surprised.
 
I’m wondering if there may be a silver lining for consumers after the strike is settled with a reduced price sell off of inventory backed up in the manufacturing/shipping pipeline. 🤔

The most interesting part of this strike, for me, is the backlash against technology and automation.

I understand the fear/concern but I believe it is shortsighted.
 
Aunt Bea said:
I’m wondering if there may be a silver lining for consumers after the strike is settled with a reduced price sell off of inventory backed up in the manufacturing/shipping pipeline. 🤔
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I'm wondering if you would share with me... what you are ingesting! :)
 
Yeah, I'll buy some TP in the morning but not go nuts. I did get some coffee to last a while though.

I'm sure hoarding will cause some shortages, but others may be completely unexpected because of the many things that are imported for no good reason any more.
 
GP44 said:
We have a hard time getting enough medicines ahead of time to store any for emergencies and that would be the most vital items that are imported.
You might be surprised at how many canned and packaged foods are imported, mostly from China.
I called Dole and asked them why their fruit cups had a bitter taste when the fruit has a natural sweet taste. They told me that they ship the fruit to China and it is packaged in China and shipped back and that Dole didn’t know what the Chinese put in it to make it taste bitter.
So I quit buying Dole. I figure that if they don’t care enough about their products that they are packaged to strict standards then I don’t care about their products either.
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@GP44, some people will only by a name brand because they think they're getting top quality & this shows it's not. I all products would have to list country of origin. For food it should list where it was grown & where it was packaged. Very few things list this. But, I don't think that will happen.

The last pineapple I bought was from Aldi & it was labeled it was from from Thailand. I had no problem with it.
 
Aunt Bea said:
I’m wondering if there may be a silver lining for consumers after the strike is settled with a reduced price sell off of inventory backed up in the manufacturing/shipping pipeline. 🤔

The most interesting part of this strike, for me, is the backlash against technology and automation.

I understand the fear/concern but I believe it is shortsighted.
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Businesses will find a way around forced inefficiency.
 
For anyone wanting specifics like I did, I ended up asking AI what products are directly affected. This is the list I was given... any errors belong to the artificial dude or dudette. 😁
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The ongoing dockworkers' strike is affecting a wide range of products
. Some of the key items impacted include:

  • Fruits and Vegetables: Bananas, cherries, and hot peppers are seeing shortages
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  • Alcohol: About 80% of imported beer, wine, whiskey, and scotch, as well as 60% of rum, are affected
  • .
  • Electronics: Items like computers and electronic parts are experiencing delays
  • .
  • Seafood: Various seafood products are also impacted
  • .
  • Canned Food and Chocolate: These heavily imported items are facing supply disruptions
  • .
  • Cars and Auto Parts: Vehicle imports and auto parts are being delayed
  • .
  • Coffee: Coffee imports from South America and Southeast Asia are affected
  • .
The strike is causing significant supply chain disruptions, leading to potential shortages and price hikes for these products
 
To the list I already posted here, USA Today adds:

Pharmaceuticals: Although these are easier to ship via air, consumers may still notice drug shortages if negotiations can’t be settled within about a month, Tang said.
 
You know it's coming. Somebody will have read that kitty litter will be in short supply. And they'll run down to the store and buy out $1,500 in kitty litter. The another someone goes to store and sees an empty kitty litter shelf, then people will be hoarding a 20 year supply on kitty litter in their basements and the great kitty litter shortage of 2024 will begin.
 
fuzzybuddy said:
You know it's coming. Somebody will have read that kitty litter will be in short supply. And they'll run down to the store and buy out $1,500 in kitty litter. The another someone goes to store and sees an empty kitty litter shelf, then people will be hoarding a 20 year supply on kitty litter in their basements and the great kitty litter shortage of 2024 will begin.
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You say that like it would be a silly thing. ;)

I read this thread in a complacent state of ennui until someone mentioned coffee.

I always have at minimum 30 rolls of TP in both bathrooms and the other day I bought five large jars of peanut butter, but coffee comes third on my essentials list and I only have one 32 oz back up can in the pantry.
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Della said:
I always have at minimum 30 rolls of TP in both bathrooms and the other day I bought five large jars of peanut butter, but coffee comes third on my essentials list and I only have one 32 oz back up can in the pantry.
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I ordered some coffee online this morning... and I have plenty of TP. Figure that whether or not I'm concerned about it, if local bozos start buying up coffee and the shelves are empty, I won't need to get bent out of shape when I go to the store. :sneaky:
 

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