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'Perfect storm': Supply chain woes to continue as shoppers told to batten down hatches into 2022
A report by
Ian Curran
Irish bathroom and furniture businesses have been hit hard by the global transport crisis, a new report highlights.
Irish bathroom and furniture businesses have been hit hard by the global transport crisis, a new report highlights.
Blockages at European ports like Antwerp and Rotterdam have particularly hurt Irish firms.
Disruption and elevated shipping costs are expected to last until at least the second quarter of 2022.
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Sep 19th 2021, 12:05 AM
# supply chains
First it was chocolate flakes - now Irish mattresses are being impacted by global supply problems
Higher shipping costs and more expensive raw materials are pushing up costs for furniture and bedding-makers.
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May 19th 2021, 6:00 AM