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From seafarers refusing to get back on ships to truck drivers whose concern over COVID-related border closures trumps the lure of higher pay, the transport industry is bracing for another roller coaster year of supply chain disruptions.<\/p>\n

As omicron infections surge and governments tighten restrictions, logistics companies around the world, from global giants to small businesses, can\u2019t find enough staff. According to the International Road Transport Union, around one-fifth of all professional truck driving jobs are unfilled, despite many employers offering increased wages. Some pockets of shipping are also sounding the warning bell about future hiring prospects.<\/p>\n

Read more in an article from the American Journal of Transportation<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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