The pandemic’s extremely high logistics costs have been one factor in inflation.
However, since the spring of 2022, maritime freight rates have decreased, with rates between China and the US’s West Coast recently reaching pre-pandemic levels.
Through November 2022, the number of imported containers entering the US decreased. Congestion also decreased dramatically, particularly at LA/Long Beach, where it was back to normal by the...
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