Now, with problems throughout the supply chain, "we're adding an additional two months," he says. Customers have been understanding - they realise the pandemic has upset shipping and trade worldwide.The cluster of ships offshore are perhaps the most dramatic symptom of an overwhelmed supply chain. But when all those trucks hit the road, there aren't enough available when dockworkers are trying to unload the next ships in port. Like Mann, he's placed some larger-than-usual orders to be sure he has enough stock.Exporters are also feeling the impact of the bottlenecks. When containers are unloaded at the ports, many are being sent empty back to Asia instead of being held and filled with US goods.

Source: Economic Times March 22, 2021 07:54 UTC