huge strain as economies reawaken. once imported pod metal products reach the uk, a shortage of lorry drivers means containers are often getting delayed at ports. itruiheh drivers means containers are often getting delayed at ports. when you have a shortage getting delayed at ports. when you have a shortage of getting delayed at ports. when you have a shortage of labour- getting delayed at ports. when you have a shortage of labour in - getting delayed at ports. when you have a shortage of labour in terms| have a shortage of labour in terms of hgv drivers, those domestic drivers, it means the goods are sitting around slightly longer at the ports waiting to be collected. there are labour shortages in other sectors, too, including construction, hospitality and food production. now the boss of morrisons has said that while there are plenty of products on the shelves, underlying strain in the supply chain is affecting availability, while a lack of materials such as cement and bricks is