Experts call China’s zero-tolerance COVID-19 policy good for the pandemic but bad for the supply chain—and nothing could be more spot on.

Knowing how to read shipping quotes is among the most important skills a shipper can have. But this is easier said than done.

As shippers ring in the New Year expecting calmer waters, shipping industry insiders foresee stormy seas ahead. These experts predict continued supply chain disruptions, record port congestion, cargo delays, capacity shortages, and skyrocketing rates throughout 2022. 

Moving goods across the globe has become a Herculean feat as importers face off against complex challenges driven by a pandemic, labor and equipment shortages, port congestion, and shipping delays. With the uncertainties of today’s international shipping landscape, flexibility is the key to success.