Container, equipment shortages, software issues delay US beef imports

The timeline for US beef imports to arrive at domestic ports, cross through terminals and clear inspection is taking longer than anticipated due to slowdowns caused by multiple factors at various ports nationwide, according to US beef market participants. A US-based beef buyer said Aug. 13 he received notice that two containers en route to the US were delayed by…The timeline for US beef imports to arrive at domestic ports, cross through terminals and clear inspection is taking longer than anticipated due to slowdowns caused by multiple factors at various ports nationwide, according to US beef market participants. A US-based beef buyer said Aug. 13 he received notice that two containers en route to the US were delayed by…Read More