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No immediate food supply disruptions expected- OneMart

- but company putting contingency plan in place with suppliers in case US port workers strike extends
The OneMart store in Lower Estate. The Management of OneMart in a public statement today, October 3, 2024 has said the company is monitoring the ongoing strike by dockworkers in the United States (US) closely and assessing the potential impact on the food supply chain to the Virgin Islands (VI). Photo: VINO/File
The US dockworks strike commenced on October 1, 2024, is being participated in by thousands of dockworkers from Maine to Texas affecting ports that handle about half of US shipping cargo. Photo: ABC
The US dockworks strike commenced on October 1, 2024, is being participated in by thousands of dockworkers from Maine to Texas affecting ports that handle about half of US shipping cargo. Photo: ABC
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Management of OneMart in a public statement today, October 3, 2024, said the company is monitoring the ongoing strike by dockworkers in the United States (US) closely and assessing the potential impact on the food supply chain to the Virgin Islands (VI).

The strike, which commenced on October 1, 2024, is being participated in by thousands of dockworkers from Maine to Texas. This has affected ports that handle about half of the US shipping cargo.

It is a known fact that a prolonged strike could affect essential goods coming into the Caribbean region.

Immediate disruption not anticipated, contingency plan in the works

OneMart in its statement said, “At this time, we do not anticipate any disruptions to our food supply, and our stores are adequately stocked to meet current customer demand.”

The company said; however, its management is working on a contingency plan with suppliers to “ensure we can continue providing essential goods to our customers” in the event the strike is prolonged.

OneMart encouraged customers to remain calm and to avoid making rushed decisions.

The BVI Ports Authority has also assured that October shipments to the VI are expected to proceed as scheduled with no interruptions, as the West Palm Beach Port is not partaking in the strike. The West Palm Beach Port is an essential hub for the VI’s primary carrier of cargo, Tropical Shipping, from the US to the VI.

2 Responses to “No immediate food supply disruptions expected- OneMart”

  • ... (03/10/2024, 13:36) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    thanks for this information I will continue to shop there
  • Really (03/10/2024, 14:33) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Wake Up people this is going just as PLANNED. It's all by DESIGN. How do you all not see revelations playing out with the ELITES 15% pulling all the strings. The driverless trucks starts next month. I am on the money with what I say. Do you see all the destruction worldwide going on. The vaccine have people killing themselves. Suicide is sky high and the doctors said what's in the vaccine will make you kill yourself and others. I am only going off the government documents. All these new laws being passed while you all sleep. Just note that next year will be horrible as far as food because it has no agriculture here to supply anyone. You all are really enjoying your last days of freedom without knowing it's coming. Look at the tourist season which passed hardly anyone like before. Restaurants aren't busy like before. Food is high already so imagine next year. Mark of the beast system is here if your not understand


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