The world approaches the start of another year with increased trepidation and uncertainty. As the much-desired return to normality remains on the wish-list for many, with COVID-19 cases and hospitalisations increasing around Europe, businesses and, inevitably, consumers, are being faced with additional burden of supply-side shortages, particularly in transport and labour. CD PRO's last edition for 2021 looks into the root causes of the perfect storm which has seen delivery and transport cost increasing in an exponential manner and which may result in some of the desired Christmas gifts not making their way on shop shelves on time. With the invaluable insight of some of Malta's foremost business leaders, we dissect the evolving situation and seek to understand the solutions which can possibly ease these challenges in the months ahead.
