Chaos

CHAOS - A state of utter confusion, or a state of things in which chance is supreme.

This sounds like the current state of the global supply chain. With every sector operating beyond the designed capacity and the variables of COVID-19, weather, artificial economic inputs, etc., the logistics sector is in chaos.

We find every day to be a new challenge. Yesterday’s solutions seldom work today.

However, by now we are familiar with the potential interruptions:

Vessel Space

Container Availability

Chassis availability

Local Drayage Capacity

Rail Ramp Congestion

Port Congestion/delay

Vessel Port Omission

Numerous other issues continue to surface.

The latest is a strike threat from Korean crew members.

Because the ocean carriers share vessel space, much like airline code-sharing, any disruption will be felt throughout the system.

The situation is summed up nicely in the attached CNN article:

https://www.cnn.com/2021/08/23/business/global-supply-chains-christmas-shipping/index.html

Rather than despair, Special Logistics Group continues to innovate to stay on top of the wave so that our shipments keep moving. To be sure there are delays and inconveniences. And all costs are escalating. But the freight is moving.

We remain available anytime to discuss your needs. We will offer our frank assessment. If we see alternatives for your freight, we will let you know.

All our shipments are providing relief to people in need. For many of them, their situation is deteriorating. Our role is to assist you as you serve them.