The Global Supply Chain

[Lhalo]

Better buy your Christmas presents early this year.

The workers who keep global supply chains moving are warning of a 'system collapse'

Seafarers, truck drivers and airline workers have endured quarantines, travel restrictions and complex Covid-19 vaccination and testing requirements to keep stretched supply chains moving during the pandemic.

But many are now reaching their breaking point, posing yet another threat to the badly tangled network of ports, container vessels and trucking companies that moves goods around the world.
In an open letter Wednesday to heads of state attending the United Nations General Assembly, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and other industry groups warned of a "global transport system collapse" if governments do not restore freedom of movement to transport workers and give them priority to receive vaccines recognized by the World Health Organization.

https://www.cnn.com/2021/09/29/business/supply-chain-workers/index.html

[Jason]

Good, maybe I’ll save money on Christmas this year as a result

[Lhalo]

 

[Kotchman]

20 minutes ago, Lhalo said:

 

Fucking Gavin. If those ships were full of Democrat ballots they would be off loaded and counted twice. 

[Taylor]

Thanks for the heads-up. I'm ordering @cals his Christmas gift now!

[St1ck]

8 minutes ago, cals said:

I don’t think that’s funny

Would you walk around Huntington Beach wearing that? 

[gotbeer]

2 hours ago, Lhalo said:

 

 

You know how much pollution those 145 ships are causing!  They need to go green or they aren't welcome.

[gotbeer]

Oh, and talking about supply chain issues.  Here is where the Rona went too far.

Bacon prices have skyrocketed to record levels, and they might not go down anytime soon

 

[Catwhoshatinthehat]

7 minutes ago, cals said:

And have to deal with these guys?  No way.

 

[Adam]

[Adam]

I’ve been waiting weeks for a part for my countertop ice maker. I’m tired of warmish water 

[St1ck]

4 minutes ago, Adam said:

 

39 minutes ago, UndertheHalo said:

You two fuckers have the most random posts. You guys make Cy seem sane at times. 

[Adam]

13 minutes ago, St1ck said:

 

You two fuckers have the most random posts. You guys make Cy seem sane at times. 

Hahaha

[UndertheHalo]

14 minutes ago, St1ck said:

 

You two fuckers have the most random posts. You guys make Cy seem sane at times. 

[UndertheHalo]

3 hours ago, cals said:

I don’t think that’s funny

It would be pretty good if it had African style artistic design and shit.  I’d wear it. 

[Tank]

47 minutes ago, St1ck said:

 

You two fuckers have the most random posts. You guys make Cy seem sane at times. 

Uh, not true.

[Taylor]

3 hours ago, cals said:

I don’t think that’s funny

Don't worry. It's a serious gift, not a joke gift. Here's the joke gift I just ordered for you:

[Taylor]

3 minutes ago, cals said:

I do like that one.

I knew you would. Unfortunately it only comes in two sizes: Larry and AngelsWin Standard.

[Lhalo]

It's getting worse, not better. Hope you guys get your Christmas shopping done soon.

 

[Blarg]

I'm taking my wife to a concert in Las Vegas as her Christmas gift so need to wait for a container unloaded in Long Beach harbor.  

[Lhalo]

18 minutes ago, Blarg said:

I'm taking my wife to a concert in Las Vegas as her Christmas gift so need to wait for a container unloaded in Long Beach harbor.  

There's a joke in there somewhere.

[gotbeer]

2 hours ago, Blarg said:

I'm taking my wife to a concert in Las Vegas as her Christmas gift so need to wait for a container unloaded in Long Beach harbor.  

Mail order bride from China?

[Tank]

On the news this they announced that several of the container ships are going to be relocated to a spot 150 from the harbor. As much as anything else, this seems like a move to improve the optics of the situation without actually fixing it.

[Jason]

1 hour ago, Tank said:

On the news this they announced that several of the container ships are going to be relocated to a spot 150 from the harbor. As much as anything else, this seems like a move to improve the optics of the situation without actually fixing it.

Out of sight and out of mind 

[gotbeer]

Glass bottle shortage shatters plans for Napa Valley vintners; supply chain issues to blame