Re:Dockworkers at ports from Maine to Texas go on strike
by loudestdog on Tuesday October 01, 2024 @04:28AM
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Unfortunately there is no time for this theory to be correct. Everyday the Ports are backed up because of strikes, it takes a week afterwards to clear it. So if you can fully automize the ports in 2 weeks your theory might be true. If it takes longer than 2 weeks to fully automize, Your looking at backup of the cargo until next year. I don't know the time it will take to install such automated systems but I assume it will take much longer than 2-3 weeks, probably years.
The outcome was that the ports were forced to accelerate containerisation and automation in order to cover the labour shortage, and many jobs were then lost.
Honestly, if they think the outcome will be different this time, I’d love to understand their rationale.