MATTEL and HASBRO shifted Toy Shipments to West Coast ahead of East Coast Port Strike

From Maine to Texas, 45,000 U.S. dockworkers went on strike at 36 east coast ports yesterday for the first time since 1977. The dockworkers standoff is over better pay and the threat of automation taking their jobs.

This East Coast port strike is leaving imports like cars, furniture, alcohol and yes toys from being released into the country. The Toy Association was so concerned about this strike, they sent a letter to the White House urging the current administration to intervene.

Fortunately however, Market Watch is reporting that the toy companies Mattel (and Hasbro) were prepared, and not only organized earlier shipments of goods, but shifted a substantial amount of imports from the East Coast to West Coast ports.

Will Mattel’s Lebanon, Pennsylvania center still handle the distribution of Mattel Creations product after the port switch? We shall see.

What this forward thinking and preparation seems to mean is the availability of toys like “Masters of the Universe” action figures should not see an interruption this holiday season and beyond. It could impact prices down the road however as analysts believe there will be a 5% increase in distribution-related expenses.

So ultimately it seems the coast will be clear (pun intended) for toy collectors during the strike.

We’ll see you next time.

11 thoughts on “MATTEL and HASBRO shifted Toy Shipments to West Coast ahead of East Coast Port Strike


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    3. @banthafett my property taxes get reassessed next month, I’m dreading it. But everyone keeps saying materials have gone up and home values in my eyes aren’t real ever since Covid. Everyone is full of shit and just make things up on the fly. My neighbor has the same size and style house as mine yet he pays $1200 less a year than I do. I would love to know when the market value comes down(just a matter of when) are they still going to charge us these ridiculous numbers?

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