America’s port crisis may lead to an American food crisis

Greetings,

So we see it now. At first it wasn’t that clear to you, but now it is all coming into focus. Messenger Elijah Muhammad taught us about the turmoil that would come to America and how there would be much woe coming to her in her last days.

We see such things now taking place. I think that most of you are not aware of the significance of what is taking place with the port situation. This means that there is not only disagreement in the chain of command and not only is there dissatisfaction with wages and the way things are being run, but now we are looking at something that has the possibility of collapsing the entire food chain and economy of America.

This is to show us that hard times lie ahead for America at every venue. She is being cutdown and brought low in stages. This port crisis is just another of many plagues that are hitting America crippling her stature and her economy.

Major shipping company pulls out of Portland

Hanjin announced it will terminate all service to Port of Portland

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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN 6) – An official with a South Korean shipping company that is the Port of Portland’s largest container carrier confirmed Hanjin Shipping will be terminating its service with the city.

In an email statement, Hanjin’s Mike Radak said the reason is simple: the company “can’t afford the expense of operating” in Portland.

Port spokesman Josh Thomas said Tuesday that Hanjin notified the port and customers it will withdraw services on March 9. Hanjin handles nearly 80 percent of the container volume at the port’s Terminal 6.

Without Hanjin, an estimated 657 people could lose their jobs — and about $12 million in state and local taxes could be lost.

Once Hanjin is gone, goods from Asia will have to travel in and out of the Portland area via Seattle, which would add to cost and shipping time. Port officials said Hanjin will continue to use rail and truck transportation.

“There’s going to be a shortage of products available throughout the industry, not just our industry, but most retailers,” business owner Mike Roelle told KOIN 6 News.

For customers, the change in shipping procedures could mean delays — sometimes up to a month — and higher prices on anything that ships from Asia.

“It’s going to be nationwide, it’s going to affect the west coast, the east coast and everything in between,” Bill Wyatt with the Port of Portland said.

Officials with the Port of Portland said they will work with terminal operators to recruit a new carrier.

Hanjin has had a presence in Portland since 1993, but the company has been unhappy about the pace of work among longshore workers and announced its intention to withdraw two years ago. Last year it decided to say but said it would review productivity and costs.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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