Strike grinds coffee shipments to a halt at East and Gulf Coast ports

Published On Oct 3, 2024, 2:24 PM

A strike by dockworkers at East and Gulf Coast ports is halting coffee shipments to the U.S., affecting the supply of imported coffee. The U.S. is highly reliant on imports, with the majority of its coffee coming from Brazil and Colombia. As the strike continues, there are warnings of supply shortages and rising coffee prices due to already low inventory levels exacerbated by the strike. Key industry figures are urging for a resolution to prevent further disruptions that could impact millions of Americans who consume coffee daily and disrupt the coffee supply chain. This situation could lead to increased costs for both consumers and coffee companies.