Norfolk International Terminals, Virginia International Gateway, Newport News Marine Terminal, Pinners Point Container Yard, Portsmouth Chassis Yard, Reefer Service Area and the Damage Annex could

It's increasingly likely that thousands of dockworkers at major ports along the East and Gulf coasts will strike on Oct. 1, those close to the parties tell Axios. Why it matters: Americans would feel this one.

On social media, several claims urge people to 'panic buy' supplies that could become difficult to find if major ports from Texas to Maine are forced to shut down.