摘要: |
One of the factors affecting consumer prices is a persistent labor shortage across all transportation modes. A December report by global consultant McKinsey noted, "The transportation and logistics sector has been particularly hard hit, with the impact of worker-retention challenges and rising labor costs being felt across the entire value chain." The stresses of the COVID-19 lockdowns and subsequent economic recovery exacerbated issues that were already present in logistics industries as baby boomers retired and recruitment stalled. Trucking companies desperate for drivers are paying large hiring bonuses, up to $10,000 in some cases. |