Block Friday fears
Daily Record|November 20, 2024
Christmas gifts could be hit by supply chain delays
NATASHA WYNARCZYK
Block Friday fears

GOODS bought online over Black Friday could be hit with delays due to issues with a major shipping route.

A poll of global business leaders has found over 13 per cent of supply chain shipments have been delayed in 2024.

The English Channel was responsible for the highest number of delayed shipments, reported by 43 per cent of businesses polled.

This was followed by the Suez Canal, with 40 per cent of firms experiencing delays and 33 per cent in the Panama Canal.

This story is from the November 20, 2024 edition of Daily Record.

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