According to the panellists, transportation costs have risen sharply over the past three months.
SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): The Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) online ‘Challenge’ event focused on severe logistical challenges and supply chain constraints faced by recyclers across the world, at a time when the entire industry is trying hard to come out from the Covid-19-related crisis situation.
The session was chaired by Michael Lion, Chairman of BIR International Trade Council and had Marl Sellier, President, Global Metals Network and Murat Bayram, Managing Director, EMR as fellow panellists.
According to the panellists, transportation costs have risen sharply over the past three months. In addition, there has been a notable shortage in availability of vessels for transportation, with loaded containers having to wait for weeks to their destinations. The supply chains were badly impacted by several factors including pandemic, Brexit as well as trade restrictions imposed by several countries.
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The online meeting also cited widespread shortage of truck drivers, with youth unwilling to be part of the recycling industry. In addition, it held discussions on various regulatory issues including the proposed Green Deal circular economy policy by the EU. It urged all stakeholders worldwide to join hands to demonstrate the benefits of the recycling industry to the people and environment.
