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10-17-2021 01:54 PM
@proudlyfromNJ I am fully aware that cars have parts from overseas. My point here is that the part I need is made in California, and that's the hold up. Silica has been banned from being mined in the USA, and that is what is needed for the comuter chip to complete the build on my vehicle.
10-17-2021 01:55 PM
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I order probably 95% of what I buy from Amazon, and as a prime member, shipping is free. Friday I ordered several non-perishable items, for the same price as the last time I bought them a few months ago.The price, per item, was exactly the same. Low and behold they will be delivered today, Sunday. In this case it is not me paying the shipping.
When demand is greater than availability it's always the same result. With almost all sources of delivery requiring some form of fossil fuel? Did we expect the outcome to be different? I am reminded every time I fill our gas tank, or even my gas bucket for my mower.
hckynut
10-17-2021 02:01 PM
@goldensrbest wrote:Well, i don't know if this will get better for now, if only people would had not wanted to pay extra for usa made, and companies went out of business.
"if only" . never mind, just remembered you do not want me to reply. sorry
hckynut
10-17-2021 02:05 PM
@hckynut I do the same thing, placing several orders a week with Amazon, although it usually takes about 4 days to get them. I noticed in the past week they've stepped up their game and they're coming faster. I wondered if they were at the meeting of shippers with The President? Maybe that has something to do with it.
10-17-2021 02:09 PM
One of the parts of the delays at the ports of Los Angeles and others along the West Coast that isn't being mentioned is Customs. All of those containers have to be inspected by Customs prior to being released and I'm wondering if they are stepping up their inspections. I heard that President Biden has ordered the ports to run 24/7 and that he had a round table discussion with several people from the industries and agencies involved but no mention of anyone from Customs.
My husband retired from the freight forwarding business and his area was overseas shipping. He would often tell me how frustrating it was to work with Customs because they only operated from 8-5 M-F and often times it would take several days for some of his shipments to get off the boat. His customers didn't understand that Customs was often the barrier to quicker release.
10-17-2021 02:51 PM
@catmama wrote:
My husband retired from the freight forwarding business and his area was overseas shipping. He would often tell me how frustrating it was to work with Customs because they only operated from 8-5 M-F and often times it would take several days for some of his shipments to get off the boat. His customers didn't understand that Customs was often the barrier to quicker release.
Hi - I retired at the end of July 2021 from freight forwarding. 31 years in the business. Over time, the job title description changed from freight forwarder to ocean export logistics coordinator. I hated my job but I stuck with it because it paid the bills. Anyone involved easily saw the current problem coming a long time ago. My question is, what I do not understand, and maybe you or your husband knows the answer.... shippers enter into contracts with ocean carriers, agreeing to ship X amount of container for X amount of dollars, for the length of the contract until it comes up for renewal, usually on a yearly basis. So how is the cost of shipping per TEU going up by so many thousands of dollars if the cost is locked in to a contract? Are the ocean carriers breaking contracts? Thanks !
10-17-2021 03:32 PM
He's been retired for several years but he did mention that he had several carriers he could work with when scheduling containers to be transported. He doesn't know if carriers now have contracts with shippers, so sorry can't help there.
10-17-2021 03:40 PM
@catmama wrote:
He's been retired for several years but he did mention that he had several carriers he could work with when scheduling containers to be transported. He doesn't know if carriers now have contracts with shippers, so sorry can't help there.
Thanks !
10-17-2021 03:47 PM
@fthunt wrote:I believe it.....but our situation has caused a bonanza for some industries to take full advantage to increase costs. Charge whatever the traffic will allow or accept.
Not needing a thing..... except for a half tank of gasoline to top my tank...I'm sitting back watching this current event. ...with interest.
Eventually you will be needing something more than a half tank of gas.
Groceries are the one thing that come to mind.
10-17-2021 08:26 PM
@CelticCrafter Clothes - appliances - transportation needs - I'm covered
I'll need fresh food items like eggs - over time
Items that freeze well - have 6 ft freezer plus refrigerator unit stuffed to the point of no available space - containing beef - pork - chicken - seafood - veggies - bread - pasta frozen & dry. Pantry stocked shelves with can goods & paper products.
Etc.......................Living in the Northeast you just prepare for winter - blizzard or not.
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