Logjam at ports causes low tire fill rates, high prices
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BETHESDA, Md. — Tire dealers around the U.S. have been dealing with low tire fill rates from their wholesale suppliers and oftentimes have to scramble to find alternative sources.
It's a problem shared among retailers in nearly all industries as the pandemic has wreaked havoc on shipping and logistics at U.S. ports.
West Coast ports in Los Angeles and Long Beach, Calif., especially, are experiencing severe congestion due to a surge in shipping volume offset by COVID-related challenges, according to a panel discussion during the Auto Care Association (ACA) 2021 Business Outlook webinar on Feb. 17.