#container shortages

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According to #GlobalMarketDatabase, Shipping containers are the lifeblood of global commerce, but all-important containers have recently been in short supply in the US. And it causes shortages, long production & distribution lead times, and ultimately, stock-outs for consumers.

[globalmarketdatabase12]

According to #GlobalMarketDatabase, Shipping containers are the lifeblood of global commerce, but all-important containers have recently been in short supply in the US. And it causes shortages, long production & distribution lead times, and ultimately, stock-outs for consumers.

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Shortage of Shipping Containers in the United States

According to market database, thousands of shipping containers are piling up, causing port delays, higher shipping costs and U.S. exporters

Truck drivers are critical to the shipping industry in the United States. They transport goods between ports, warehouses, rail yards, distribution centers, and retailers, carrying more than 70% of all cargo traveling across the country. However, the country may be short as many as 80,000 drivers right now. Many Americans decided to leave jobs that required frequent public contact. This resulted in a labor shortage to unload ships, transport goods, and staff retail stores.