Industry observers examine the ramifications of a potential U.S. freight railroad strike

With uncertainty swirling in regards to the possibility of a national railroad strike, as the 12:01 A.M. September 16 deadline marking the end of a 30-day cooling off period between the 12 United States-based railroad labor unions and six largest freight railroad carriers (even though 10 of the 12 unions have reached tentative labor agreements) continues to get closer, the ramifications of a potential strike are weighing heavily on supply chain stakeholders.

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