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Why has the cost of global shipping risen so dramatically this year?

Containers ready to be shipped at Ningbo port in China

Containers ready to be shipped at Ningbo port in China Source: Getty

Consumers and businesses are finding delays and price rises for many items.


As supply chains around the world battle with the impact of the pandemic, the cost of global shipping has risen dramatically this year.

It has led to frustrating delays for businesses struggling to meet consumer demand, but also to an estimated 150 billion dollars of profits for shipping companies in 2021.

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