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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Hopefully we won't have to deal with this for years, but yeah it does seem like the online packaging and ordering processes are taking way longer than what they need to.
No, the current shipment crisis hasn't effected me yet, but I feel as we edge closer to Christmas it will start to effect me. No, I don't think this issue is something that we will have to deal with for years in the future. But, I do feel like it will continue to hurt us for the months ahead. All in all, I hope we can resolve this issue in the near future rather than later.
Yeah towards Christmas that'll defintley be when it affects us the most, and I agree with the rest of what you said.
I have not noticed a difference since i don't always do online shopping but it may hurt the economy and the flow all around the world. We might notice more things overtime.
I don't do a lot of online shopping, so I haven't noticed a major delay in the shipping of products at all. I think with how backlogged everything is, we will be noticing things a lot more over the holidays, and possibly for years in advance.
Yeah I agree with everything you said.
I think that this "shipment crisis" is slowing our economy and causing prices to go up. I don't think anybody likes having to look for toilet paper outside of a store. I also think now that covid is dying down and it's not really a problem anymore so people need to get out and continue with their job.
Yeah I agree with you
I think this has somehow affected me becuase because things I often get to buy online are harder to find in stock, they are always out of stock I think it might continue to happen because companies will be getting behind on their products.
Yeah I agree with you.
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