Bottlenecks in capacity-strained supply chains are becoming more evident in the earnings reports of retailers. Some clothing companies are telling investment analysts that the delays caused by a crush of imports heading into U.S. seaports have pinched their restocking efforts, creating a drag on inventories just as they are trying to get goods lined up for a critical selling season. Transport equipment and containers remain out of position because of earlier disruptions, and goods landing a big gateways are waiting several days to move inland.
Norwegian Cruise Line ships will not set sail for the rest of the year.
The Miami-based company has extended its sail suspension from Dec. 1 through Dec. 31, which includes its brands Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises. Other major cruise lines have yet to issue updated statements on potential sail suspensions or planned voyages.
