number of chemicals on which refineries rely are moved by rail. And many chemical products...
A threatened rail strike could disrupt supply chains for Gulf Coast refineries and petrochemical plants., refineries and petrochemical plants along Texas’ Gulf Coast are facing the threat of critical supply chains getting cut off., a number of chemicals on which refineries rely are moved by rail. And many chemical products manufactured along the Gulf, such as fertilizer and plastic resin, are also transported by rail.
face the possibility of significant disruptions to supply chains as early as Friday, if railroad companies and the two largest rail workers’ unions can’t come to a deal on a new contract.unions say prevent workers from taking sick days or time off for a routine doctor’s visitRailroads have begun informing companies that they will stop taking shipment of certain hazardous products to prevent them from being left out on the tracks unprotected in the event of a strike.
“That’s not going to be good for farmers, not just for Texas but across the country,” said Gary Joiner, spokesman for the Texas Farm Bureau, a trade group.That work stoppage, which interrupted rail service nationwide, was ended by Congress after two days.In the meantime, industries across the country are trying to make contingency plans should a strike happen.
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