West Coast port disruptions concern U.S. red meat exporters

A breakdown in labor talks has slowed port operations across the west coast.  On Friday work stoppages effectively closed the Port of Oakland and drastically reduced workflow elsewhere.  Dan Halstrom, president and CEO of the U.S. Meat Export Federation says the year-long contract dispute is a major concern for U.S. red meat exporters. “It’s the number one location for exporters to ship from key markets,” he says. “Chilled markets like Japan, Korea, and Taiwan will definitely be significantly impacted.”

Halstrom says shifting to other ports is possible but isn’t a long-term solution. 

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