Supply chain delays continue to plague the headlines – and while there are many contributing factors, the overarching issue is capacity.
Ports worldwide are struggling to keep up with skyrocketing demand for greater volumes of cargo – with the added expectations that deliveries are faster and greener wherever possible. Staff numbers, outdated equipment, and square-footage are failing to meet this demand at a time when people need reliable trade most. This infrastructural inability to deal with changing trade patterns is having a direct impact on capacity at sea too, leading to unsustainable costs for customers and consumers.
