More Port Problems: Congestion has returned to North American shipping ports

Congestion has returned to North American shipping ports. While the backlog was dominant along the west coast earlier this year, ships are now held up in the east coast and gulf ports.

American Farm Bureau economist, Veronica Nigh spoke with RFD-TV’s own Suzanne Alexander on the number of ships waiting, how it is impacting agriculture, and what to expect moving forward.

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