Whether a toy is manufactured in China or sourcing materials are imported to make a toy in the U.S. it faces the same dilemma: Companies aren’t getting their cargo on time as containers sit at ports or in terminals for more than 30 days in some locations.
The delays are due to a congested freight environment, which has resulted from a blend of lack of cargo space onboard vessels, lack of containers, lack of chassis and driver shortages. “We continue to seek solutions because it’s not one single issue and it’s a global issue,” Desmond said.
