Supply-chain bottlenecks are clearing in some places, executives and economists say, but labor shortages and other issues could keep things tight into 2022
Asian output is coming back and some bottlenecks are clearing, but labor shortages could persist into next year
California’s Port of Los Angeles is struggling to keep up with the crush of cargo containers arriving at its terminals, creating one of the biggest choke points in the global supply-chain crisis. This exclusive aerial video illustrates the scope of the problem and the complexities of this process. Photo: Thomas C. Miller
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