We have any shipping fags around? I am trying to get better explanation for the increase in global shipping rates. All they keep saying is "congestion". How does congestion increase the cost of a shipment? Are they on a timer? (serious question, I am just unfamiliar with international shipping)
Here I found this, but do not have a subscription to read the full text. Something like this could cause a backlog, which might explain things better:
https://www.joc.com/regulation-policy/customs-regulations/us-customs-regulations/dhs-scan-100-percent-inbound-cross-border-vehicle-traffic_20210107.html
From what I gather searching and digging around, Congress passed a 100% inspection law on inbound shipping/traffic way back in 2007, "in response to 9/11", but gave DHS the ability to waive the requirement. DHS has been waiving the requirement every year since the law was enacted, for whatever reason.
Now I find this which states a "new law" was passed January 2021, which, "if ever enacted", would cause congestion.
https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/border-baja-california/story/2021-02-16/dhs-xray-border
Stepping back and just looking at the search results, it becomes pretty obvious this is what must be going on.
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