Port Congestion Continues to Throttle the World’s Supply Chains (.PDF Download)

When things run smoothly at the world’s ocean ports, companies get their goods out the door on time, carriers adhere to their delivery commitments and buyers get their items in a predictable, reliable manner.

In most cases, a single supply chain disruption, weather event or geopolitical problem has minimal impact on these smooth-running transportation networks. However, when you add a global pandemic, mandatory business shutdowns and a labor shortage to the mix, a “perfect storm” takes over and throws the entire supply chain for a loop.