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Recently, 50,000 members of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) went on strike at 14 major ports, causing disruptions in trade activities along the Gulf of Mexico and Eastern Seaboard. This strike, triggered by disagreements over wage increases and automation, has the potential to significantly affect transportation stocks depending on its duration.
Our experts at Wolfe Research have looked back at the last major port strike in 2002 to gauge the potential impact on transportation stocks. During that strike, which lasted 11 days and affected only West Coast ports, transportation stocks initially took a hit but rebounded strongly once the strike ended.
For example, C.H. Robinson Worldwide saw a dip of more than 5% during the last strike but surged more than 16% afterward. Similarly, J.B. Hunt Transport Services experienced a more than 7% drop during the strike but soared 25% post-strike. FedEx and Norfolk Southern also bounced back after the initial decline.
While these historical trends provide valuable insights, it’s essential for investors to stay informed and adapt to the current market conditions. With President Joe Biden potentially using the Taft-Hartley Act to enforce a cooling-off period, the duration of the strike and its impact on transportation stocks remain uncertain.
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