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Thursday 5 October 2023 Dublin: 14°C

# driver shortage

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'Concertina effect': Supply chain and shipping disruption could last 'the entirety of 2022'
A report by
Ian Curran
Once goods arrive in Ireland, a shortage of truck drivers is causing delays to final deliveries.
Major congestion at European feeder ports serving Ireland continues to delay the flow of goods to and from Irish ports.
Once goods arrive in Ireland, a shortage of truck drivers is causing delays to final deliveries.
Businesses are being urged to afford struggling hauliers and drivers respect ahead of what could be a challenging Christmas.
Danger of Irish 'spillover' from UK truck driver crisis as skills shortage bites
But supply chain experts say the shortage is not likely to lead to empty shelves this Christmas.