The Georgia city is a picturesque tourist destination. It’s also the No. 2 ocean cargo hub on the East Coast, and the dock strike’s quick end was a relief.According to The New York Times, Savannah is a popular tourist destination with a charming aesthetic, highlighted by its Revolutionary War history, historic Black churches, and colorful Victorian homes adorned with Spanish moss. However, for big companies, the city’s main appeal lies in its thriving container terminals, making it the second largest ocean cargo complex on the East Coast.

Unfortunately, this economic engine came to a halt this week when thousands of dockworkers from Maine to Texas, represented by the International Longshoremen’s Association (I.L.A.), went on strike. Instead of the usual stream of trucks moving goods in and out of the port, a group of around 100 dockworkers stood outside the main gates, chanting “No contract, no work.” The strike caused traffic to be reduced to only vehicles honking in solidarity with the workers.

After three days, the group representing port operators made a new pay offer, and the union suspended the walkout. As a result, on Friday, the Port of Savannah was back in full swing. Trucks began lining up before sunrise, and by mid-morning, large container ships could be seen making their way down the Savannah River, with the city’s downtown in clear view.

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