Yamaha Intelligent Machinery 2022 Market Forecast
2021 saw a significant increase in demand for assembly equipment, placing significant stress on the supply chain, especially in sea freight to the west coast and on available aircraft for urgent deliveries. Standard sea freight custom clearance has now increased from a few days to several weeks. Available space on ships has also decreased dramatically.
We expect this trend to continue for at least the first half of 2022.
For larger suppliers such as Yamaha, we enjoy preferred shipping status due to our entire importation strategy; but we are not immune to such delays.
