Shipping delays, price hikes, unfilled orders due to unavailability or stranded items and a set of additional issues have all made appearances in the industry since the start of the pandemic over a year and a half ago. In other words, COVID-19 shocked the system in place, making the industry as a whole rethink how to tackle operations — specifically when it comes to markets that are farther away

Crowley and other companies with a history in the industry have witnessed the growth and adjustments, ups and downs, tariffs, and other natural disasters that force a change in outlook as well as tweaks to operations. And, despite less than fortunate factors, necessities ultimately still get where they need to be thanks to a focus on supply chain resiliency.