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Interesting that the conclusion has to do with the type of consumption, because as I was reading the article I was unable to figure out whether there had been a
by cmehdy 6y ago
Interesting that the conclusion has to do with the type of consumption, because as I was reading the article I was unable to figure out whether there had been an increased consumption or "just" a lack of availability of containers and workers. But the article ends with:
> Some experts assume that as vaccinations increase and life returns to normal, Americans will again shift their spending — from goods back to experiences — reducing the need for containers.
Beyond masks, is it really the case that consumption of goods dramatically increased? Is it only a North America issue? A US issue?
- thesumofall 6y agoWorking in shipping. No, it’s the same in Europe and partially also elsewhere. People shift spending from services to home office equipment, furniture, electronics, ...
- x86_64Ubuntu 6y agoThe article talks about dockworkers and truck drivers falling ill and quarantining, as well as what Americans spend their money on has changed. Instead of spending money on going out, we are spending it on home focused items, specifically ones that are shipped and made in China.