Over the past year, the coronavirus pandemic has ravaged the world and adversely impacted almost every industry and economy in general. While there have been many challenges that came with the pandemic, there is a brighter side. The good thing is that the pandemic brought changes that will be helpful to businesses and different industries for years to come. One industry that has seen significant, pandemic-driven changes in the supply chain sector.

When everything runs smoothly at our ports, companies will get their goods at the right time, logistics firms will adhere to their promises to the customers and buyers will get their items in a predictable, timely and reliable manner. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. In many instances, there are supply chain disruptions caused by overcrowding, weather problems, and geopolitical problems. When you add the global pandemic into the mix, things take a new turn for the worst. With all these challenges, consumers are expected to increase in the future. Also, the amount of goods being shipped from overseas, mainly China, is expected to grow.  With this increase in demand, there is a likelihood of port congestion.

No one likes getting held up in traffic, but for supply chain companies, traffic jams have a bigger consequence than in any other sector. It not only affects your timelines but can also affect your business in its entirety and might even end up leading to massive losses. According to a survey done by The Associated General Contractors of America, 93 percent of companies that took part in the study reported that traffic and congestion have a significant impact on their operations. Further studies indicate that most populated areas suffer from traffic congestion and its impact than other areas.