When will the ships come in?

When will the ships come in?
It's estimated the world needs the equivalent of 500,000 more 20-foot containers to meet the current demand. (Image: Supplied)
Kare Johnstone
Global disruption in the shipping industry continues to completely disrupt the supply chain and it’s hitting New Zealand businesses hard, particularly those in manufacturing, construction, retail, importing and exporting.  Shipping reliability in NZ reached an all-time low (6%) in the first quarter of 2021 and market sentiment suggests minimal improvements for the remainder of 2021. Even if goods do arrive, orders are often incomplete and ships have been diverted to more lucrative ports. The United States Postal Service (USPS) h...

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