COVID-19 Impact on Freight

COVID-19 significantly disrupted global freight by causing factory shutdowns, worker shortages, and port closures, which slowed the production and movement of goods. Increased demand for certain products and supply chain interruptions led to delays, higher transportation costs, and shortages of some items. The pandemic also shifted transportation priorities, with more reliance on trucks and air freight rather than ships, affecting delivery times. Overall, COVID-19 highlighted vulnerabilities in global logistics, causing significant delays and increased costs, but also accelerating changes toward more resilient and digitalized supply chains.