The aftermath of the West Coast port halt still hurts businesses

Ever since the long-disputed halt of the West Coast ports, the import and export businesses including apparel industries have been affected. The negotiations led to the resumption of the ports, however the industry has not completely bounced back.

“The contract talks are over, but the tentative agreement still has to be ratified and it’s going to take months to get back to normal on the West Coast,” said Jonathan Gold, Vice President for Supply Chain and Customs Policy for National Retail Federation. The West Coast labor and management have to work together in order to make the transition more efficient.