Who would have guessed that prices for the container to carry your goods would go sky high? This recent spike is discussed in this article which outlines many of the reasons for the shortages.
Learning about the management of containers in the US is always rewarding. Something is always going wrong. The problem is international right now, though.
By Mike Wackett 24/08/2021
Shortages, congestion and Covid delays push container prices sky-high – The Loadstar
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