The dock worker strike on the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts has officially begun, sending shockwaves through the supply chain industry. As major ports shut down and shipping operations slow to a crawl, businesses are bracing for weeks of potential delays, increased costs, and logistical nightmares.
However, with 3G Transportation Management, you can minimize the disruption to your operations and maintain control over your supply chain. Our system is built to help shippers like you stay agile, responsive, and resilient in the face of unexpected crises like this one.
Here’s how 3G Transportation Management can make a difference now that the strike is underway.
1. Real-Time Rerouting to Avoid Struck Ports
With East and Gulf Coast ports currently at a standstill, finding operational alternatives is critical. 3G Transportation Management allows you to dynamically reroute shipments to available ports outside of the strike zones, such as West Coast facilities. Our platform allows you to quickly identify the best alternative routes and avoid bottlenecks.
By leveraging 3G Transportation Management, your shipments can bypass affected ports entirely, ensuring that your goods continue moving and reducing the impact of delays.
2. Drayage Management for Efficient Cargo Repositioning
With ports shut down, drayage—the short-haul movement of goods between ports, warehouses, and distribution centers—becomes even more essential. 3G Transportation Management offers powerful drayage management features, enabling you to swiftly reposition containers to nearby operational ports or inland terminals.
During a strike, getting goods to and from alternative ports becomes a top priority, and our platform helps you quickly coordinate drayage services, ensuring that goods don’t get stuck at non-functional docks. This agility is key in keeping your supply chain moving, even during port closures.
3. Managing Rising Costs Amid Limited Capacity
As shipping lanes become constrained, transportation costs are bound to rise. Fewer available carriers, increased competition for capacity, and alternative routing can drive up rates. 3G Transportation Management helps you manage and monitor these cost increases in real time. Our system’s built-in cost comparison tools allow you to evaluate multiple carriers and routes, ensuring that you can find the most economical options despite the limited capacity.
Even during high-demand periods like this, 3G Transportation Management gives you the ability to control your shipping spend, avoiding unnecessary surcharges while keeping goods on the move.
4. Maintaining Customer Satisfaction
We all know the port strike will create unavoidable delays, but leveraging a TMS will help minimize disruptions and maintain a reliable customer experience. Real-time updates, flexible routing, and efficient cost management help businesses stay competitive and responsive, ensuring customer satisfaction even in difficult times.
Port strikes are disrupting the global supply chain and now is the time for shippers to ensure their transportation management systems are robust enough to handle these challenges. Effective routing, visibility, cost control, and drayage management all play a pivotal role in compensating for the delays caused by port strikes, giving shippers the flexibility and control they need to keep goods moving.
5. Enhanced Visibility and Communication During the Crisis
During a strike, visibility into your supply chain is critical. 3G Transportation Management provides real-time tracking and visibility from origin to destination, ensuring that you always know where your shipments are and how they’re progressing. This transparency allows you to make informed decisions quickly and to keep your customers updated with accurate information on any delays.
The system also enables seamless communication with your carrier network, allowing for rapid responses to changes in port availability, detours, and disruptions. With 3G Transportation Management, you’ll stay connected and responsive throughout the strike.
The Advantage of 3G During a Dock Worker Strike
In a situation as unpredictable as a dock worker strike, having a flexible and robust transportation management solution is essential. 3G Transportation Management provides the tools and features you need to mitigate delays, manage costs, and stay ahead of the competition—even when major supply chain disruptions occur.
While the strike may create challenges, with 3G Transportation Management, you’ll be better equipped to overcome them. If you’re looking for a partner to help you navigate these turbulent times, contact us to learn more about how 3G Transportation Management can support your business.
