Why are the shipping ports backed up?
“Warehouses are filled, causing back-ups all the way to port terminals, made worse by shortages of shipping containers, rail cars, trucks, and chassis to meet the enormous demand. These dynamics have driven delays, shortages, and increased prices at retailers nationwide.”
Why are shipping containers being delayed?
Trade wars, the pandemic and an accident at the Suez Canal have interrupted the rhythm of container ship movement, causing disruptions for international trade. Shipping slowdowns are happening everywhere. We are all connected. So if one major port goes down, it literally impacts the whole sum of all the parts.
Is there a shipping crisis?
Many ports in the shipping industry are either fully backed-up or near a crisis point. The backlog has led to an exponential deterioration in the overall performance of the industry.
Why are California ports congested?
California’s seaports in Los Angeles, Oakland and Long Beach are also important export terminals. Elevated imports and exports have caused considerable congestion both on the water side and on land as the ports filled with the extra containers.
How many shipping containers are there in the world in 2020?
But a very broad estimate is that there are anywhere between 5 million and 170 million shipping containers globally.
Why is freight cost rising?
A confluence of factors — soaring demand, a shortage of containers, saturated ports and too few ships and dock workers — have contributed to the squeeze on transportation capacity on every freight path.
Why is there a container crisis?
Precursor to crisis: The current container shortage is a result of mismatch in demand for and supply of empty containers. 2019 laid the precursor to the current crisis as production and sales of new containers dropped in that year.
What should ignition timing be for smog test?
I have a couple of questions about the results of my two recent smog tests and the adjustments to the ignition timing the mechanic made to have the second test pass. The vehicle emission control label specifies ignition timing 5 degrees BTDC at 950 RPM max with vacuum hoses disconnected from distributor and sealed.
What do you need to know about the smog check?
I’m a smog tech. The smog check consists of 3 parts visual, functional, and tailpipe emissions. Fail any part and you won’t pass the test. Functional: tests performed are timing check (eclipse excluded timing N/A), gas cap pressure test, check engine light, ECU, and EGR (awd only).
What’s the best way to pass smog in California?
Fuel will also help cool it down. DON’T RICHEN TOO MUCH OR YOU WILL MAKE HC AND CO FAIL AND LEANING IT OUT TOO MUCH WILL MAKE NOx GO UP. FIND A GOOD BALANCE. Advancing your timing will increase NOx but will reduce HC AND CO and retarding your timing will reduce NOx and bring up your HC and CO.
Can a smog machine erase a check engine code?
You also can’t just erase check engine codes and lights. Smog checks requires the smog machine to communicate with the ECU thru OBD2 port.
Is the timing required to pass the smog test?
I was told the timing is required to be within 3 degrees of the specification to pass the smog test. Assuming that was the case back in 2007, my timing then had to be 5 degrees +/- 3 degrees BTDC to pass. No idea what would have led to a measurement of 20 BTDC two years later with no engine work during the intervening period.
What is the third part of the smog check?
“Emissions Test: The third of the three vital parts of the California Smog Check. This is where the emissions analyzer tests actual emissions from your vehicle, as measured at the tailpipe. Only the emissions test can label a car a Gross Polluter.
Fuel will also help cool it down. DON’T RICHEN TOO MUCH OR YOU WILL MAKE HC AND CO FAIL AND LEANING IT OUT TOO MUCH WILL MAKE NOx GO UP. FIND A GOOD BALANCE. Advancing your timing will increase NOx but will reduce HC AND CO and retarding your timing will reduce NOx and bring up your HC and CO.
You also can’t just erase check engine codes and lights. Smog checks requires the smog machine to communicate with the ECU thru OBD2 port.