Special thanks to Scott, Petra, and Alina for editing help on this episode. NPR coverage in this episode includes excerpts from Scott Horsley's report on a shortage of glass bottles, Petra Mayer's story on the slowdown in book production, and Alina Selyukh's look at shipping delays for children's toys. The clogged supply chain is leading to delays and shortage on all kinds of products. Bruce Basada, President of the Diesel Driving Academy in Shreveport, Louisiana, explains why. Another crucial supply chain link is the trucking industry, which is short tens of thousands of drivers. But that will only 'open the gates' of the clogged global supply chain, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg told NPR on the NPR Politics Podcast. Last week the White House announced a plan to help move the port of Los Angeles into 24/7 operating status. Email us at containers sit stacked on ships at the Port of Los Angeles, the nation's busiest container port, on Octoin San Pedro, California. In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment that will help you make sense of what's going on in your community.

Why Is The Global Supply Chain Still Clogged And Slow? : Consider This from NPR Last week the White House announced a plan to help move the port of Los Angeles into 24/7 operating status.

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