Edwards & Co. says its prams are caught up by port delays. The business, a national leader in its sector, is also paying congestion surcharges imposed by shipping lines on containers landed at Auckland's port. It will have to put up its prices to meet the increased shipping costs, Edwards said. "Whatever the spin doctors at the ports say, the shipping delays in this part of the world are caused by Auckland. Ball said the vessel carrying the Edwards' containers was now due on February 12, slightly ahead of schedule.

Source: New Zealand Herald February 08, 2021 04:02 UTC