The National Retail Federation is calling on the White House to address the logjam at US ports that is snarling commerce as the economy swiftly recovers from the pandemic
"The supply chain disruption issues, especially the congestion affecting our key maritime ports, are causing significant challenges for America's retailers," Matthew Shay, the NRF's president and CEO, wrote in a letter to President Joe Biden on Monday.The retail trade group warns that these problems have added"days and weeks" to supply chains, led to inventory shortages and added significant transportation and warehousing costs.
"We need strong leadership from the administration to galvanize attention to the current situation as well as work to resolve long-standing issues that limit safe and efficient port operations," Shay wrote.Read MoreThe NRF said a recent survey of member companies found that 97% of retailers indicated they have been impacted by port and shipping delays. More than two-thirds said they had to add two to three weeks to their supply chains because of the congestion issues.
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