Port delays impacting Agri industry
Port delays are causing a huge impact on the agricultural industry dependent on exports. While Retailers, Manufacturers and electronic goods makers may be able to look at alternate means of transport like Air, for crop growers the cost of these alternate modes make it unfeasible. Even a rise in container costs impacts them substantially. In this scenario their best best is to coordinate with government agencies and ensure some commitment from carriers. Another aspect is to build storage for crops while it is awaiting shipment as well as to accommodate the next harvest in case it doesn't clear by then. Sources: Port Delays Worsen as Harvest of New Crops Approaches - California Agriculture News Today (californiaagtoday.com)