Shipping container crisis poised to continue as shortages outstrip new production

Shipping container leasing companies have been boosted by exorbitant freight rates that have given US and European seafood importers particularly a massive headache.

Shipping container manufacturers are content to recoup losses from earlier years by regulating supply. — Shipping container manufacturers are content to recoup losses from earlier years by regulating supply.Foto: VCG/VCG via Getty Images

John Evans

Published 3 August 2021, 05:00Updated 3 August 2021, 05:00

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