Economics

This Shipping Dashboard Shows Why You Should Christmas Shop Early

Container shortages remain, but there’s a new challenge — gridlock at the world’s biggest ports.

Photographer: Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg
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If it seems like shipping delays and soaring delivery costs aren’t getting any better, it’s because they’re both getting worse.