I never thought about the shipment of products and how they get to our stores, until now due to a shipment crisis around the world. This includes many different products such as toilet paper, hand sanitizer, foods, drinks,retail, etc. According to CNN, “There has been congestion at ports in Shanghai, Hong Kong, Europe, North America, and the west coast.” This congestion is spreading rapidly around the United States, starting in California with only 36 container ships anchoring off the adjacent ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. The highest number since February, when 40 container ships were waiting to enter the ports. Usually, you would see from 0-1 container ships at ports, so this is an example of how it has changed. The chances of shipment arriving on time is 40% when last year it was 80%. Due to all of the backlogging, there will be a shortage and added stress of trucks, railroads, and warehouse space. Not only ports are overcrowded, but air terminals are receiving vast amounts of supply from across the globe. “At the Chicago International Airport, there are delays up to 2 weeks to claim and baggage cargo,” stated Biesterfield, “Retailers are struggling to replenish goods and stock up for the holiday season.” So many companies had to change their shipment method of utilizing planes instead of boats. Covid was also a big effect on this crisis because it caused a lack of workers. Either they are sick with an illness, or they are fearful to step outside. A worldwide company such as Steve Madden shoes, said they were already missing out on sales because they don’t have enough goods. Overall, many businesses encourage people to shop early and get their products fast, otherwise when they walk into a store they will see empty shelves.
Has this affected you personally and how?
Do you think this is something we will have to deal with for years?
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This has not affected me personally but I know it is affecting a lot of people. Shipping has slowed down drastically and it is hurting a lot of businesses. I agree that covid had a big effect on the amount of workers, and the speed that the cargo is being shipped.
The speed of cargo on ships have been extremely slow, I agree with you.
Yeah I agree with you, it has been affecting a lot of people, and since the backup of products, it is hurting businesses.
I haven't been affected at all by the shipment crisis that's happening. But I believe that this won't affect much in the long run. Having this happen though will probably affect a median amount of businesses around the world. Coming up with a solution shouldn't be that difficult considering the economy and business we have today. Has this stopped fast shipping of a lot of items, sure, but not everybody needs next-day shipping.
Yeah I agree with you
I think that it has affected many people in a negative way. When the websites you are ordering from say they are going to be here on a certain day you expect them to come on that day. The shipping crisis has changed how fast you get your package and has changed the efficiness of online shopping. Sometimes you need things by a certain day and with the shipping crisis you are not guaranteed that.
Yeah I agree with everything you said.
When I first became aware of the shipping crisis, it's because my package came in three weeks later than expected. I looked into the situation, and that's when I became aware of the global shipping crisis. So, yes, this has affected me personally because the thing I was looking forward to came in late, and now I don't really need it. Honestly, if we take control of this shipment crisis, it should be able to be controlled so it won't be a years on end type of thing.
Yes, a lot of people have been frustrated and concerned about not getting their stuff on time, and if this issue doesnt resolve fast then we might be dealing with this for years.
This has effected me personally. Soon I believe that it will effect us all. I do think this is something we are going to continuously see reprocussions for years. I think we haven't seen the worst of the reprocussions from this pandemic. Honestly I think there will be things 10 years down the road that we won't realize is from the pandemic.
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