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"International shipping line movements normally run lean and just-in-time, but a surge in demand and COVID-19 outbreaks that have forced numerous port operations to temporarily shut down have caused congestion and delays with a cascading effect across the globe," said ACCC Chair Rod Sims. 4 (Xinhua) - A report from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) released on Thursday, revealed that a perfect storm of the post-lockdown surge in demand and congestion at Australia's international container ports could lead to supply shortages.
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