10/23/2020
There's a big push from crop packaging product manufacturers to receive products earlier this year. Even offering incentives to buy and receive earlier than in the past. One of the issues is a shortage of containers in exporting countries all around the world. This article highlights Asia, but all over the world there are these dynamics that have an impact on the ability to get twine, net wrap, etc from your local supplier. We are being encouraged to bring as much product as possible in as early as possible this year.
Equipment shortages in Asia are worsening as importers in the United States and Europe struggle to return empty containers to China and other Asian manufacturing hubs, casting doubt as to whether the international supply chain will be ready for the upcoming peak shipping season.