Don't forget that much of Europe was/is under strict lockdown due the the virus. This alone would put everything behind, especially if they were already running near capacity.
I'm a fan of S&B. Probably the brand I've seen the least, since covid started.Fire, follow the money. Smart.
Fewer ships=greater cost.
They Euros could ship but the vig would be tiny because of the nut. Ok, anyone have confirmation.
Here's my thoughts, as someone whos better half does international logistics for a living...
Ocean Freight costs are thru the roof - easily 2-3x what it cost last year. Less vessels are sailing causing containers to get bumped.
Air freight has also increased in cost and with ammo being heavy, it's probably not a viable option.
I've had this same thought, but I believe what I stated above to has a lot to do with it.
She mainly deals in full containers, but yes, record setting year for freight rates!We ship injection molds over here from Asia. Some ocean freight quotes we get are close to what air ship quotes used to be. Add in an additional 25% tariff plus various surcharges and you create all kinds of tension with customers that agreed to pricing a year ago.
I was just watching a podcast, that is a few weeks old at this point so accuracy may be a little off, but the statement made was that there is that the primer shortage is worldwide. ...100% of Winchester's production is going to the US military. They also said military contracts were 6-8 month behind when that started.
I have no way to verify any of that, but it stands to logic on its own on the surface.
I was just watching a podcast, that is a few weeks old at this point so accuracy may be a little off, but the statement made was that there is that the primer shortage is worldwide. It was also mentioned that no one has yet to buy Remington as a complete entity so their plants are shuttered and due in part to that 100% of Winchester's production is going to the US military. They also said military contracts were 6-8 month behind when that started.
I have no way to verify any of that, but it stands to logic on its own on the surface.
Don't forget that much of Europe was/is under strict lockdown due the the virus. This alone would put everything behind, especially if they were already running near capacity.