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‘We haven’t seen this situation before’: A perfect storm of supply chain issues could impact retailers globally
Retailers could once again bear the brunt of supply chain disruptions after Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi group continues to attack commercial ships in the Red Sea, which offers access to the Suez Canal. But there are other supply chain issues
Already some retailers are expecting product delays and are planning to use pricier shipping methods. Late last month, furniture giant Ikea said that product deliveries would come late and some items would have more limited availability. Abercrombie & Fitch, on the other hand, plans to utilize air freight instead of sea.
To make matters worse, the Panama Canal is experiencing the worst drought in 70 years, which has impacted the water levels at its main water source, the Gatun Lake. The longer journey could cause retailers to miss the window to pick up spring products from Chinese factories before they close for the Lunar New Year.
The attacks unleashed by the Houthi rebels on ships on the Red Sea could bring more supply chain disruptions in 2024. The Suez Canal — a vital trading route that allows shippers to bring products faster to the East Coast of the United States and Europe — sits at the northern end of the Red Sea. Major shipping companies, such as Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd, have instructed vessels to take the longer route around Africa to avoid the attacks.
https://www.modernretail.co/operations/we-havent-seen-this-situation-before-a-perfect-storm-of-supply-chain-issues-could-impact-retailers-globally/