Russia's row with Polish drivers causes supply chain delays

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By Alex Lennane

30/04/2012

Once again, Russia seems to be making trouble for foreign logistics companies. This article explains that the current terrible congestion at the land border is the result of a dispute with Polish lorry drivers. Expected to get worse during May, the delays are causing supply chain headaches for OEMs who are expecting cars to be delivered overland via the Smolensk corridor. And there’s talk of switching to sea or rail if the situation doesn’t improve.

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