L.I.N.K. Live | Food Logistics Editors Talk Labor and Driver Shortage and Port Congestion

Marina, Brielle and Mackenna talk about the labor shortage, the driver shortage and how retailers are mitigating port congestion.

June 16, 2021

Brielle JaekelMarina MayerMackenna Moralez

Marina, Brielle and Mackenna talk about the labor shortage, the driver shortage and how retailers are mitigating port congestion. What should we cover next week on #LINKLive?

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