The Port of Los Angeles is predicting a significant 35% drop in shipping volume next week, raising concerns about supply chain disruptions. Online discussions highlight issues like empty Seattle ports, potential impacts on consumer goods availability, and the potential for retailers to raise prices or limit product availability. Commenters express the urgency for authoritative data on US port activities and discuss the implications of changing tariffs on imported goods. Overall, the anticipation of empty shelves may lead consumers to prepare for significant changes similar to past supply chain crises. Insights suggest that this issue could have wide-ranging effects beyond immediate shipping difficulties, with significant consequences for retailers and consumers alike.