Costco prepares for potential port strikes, pre-ships holiday goods, and explores alternatives.

Costco Wholesale is proactively preparing for potential strikes at East Coast and Gulf of Mexico ports set for October 1. The retailer is pre-shipping holiday goods and exploring alternative port options. A strike by the International Longshoremen's Association could disrupt over half of U.S. ocean trade, leading to delays, increased costs, and shortages of essential items, including critical medications for patients.

September 27, 2024
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