Shipping delays in 2021 are being caused by three main factors: 1) Coronavirus 2) Port congestion 3) Increased demand due to increased online shopping during the coronavirus outbreak.1.) Coronavirus – Shipping delays are being caused by the fact that many businesses around the globe are closed due to the coronavirus epidemic. This means fewer people working in logistics centers which leads to longer waits for shipments to be unloaded and processed.2.) Port congestion – Due to the increase in port closures, more containers need to be diverted away from these locations. These diversions lead to long lines of cargo ships trying to unload containers in ports that can no longer support that volume, creating a shipping bottleneck.3.) Increased Demand During the Outbreak – Online shopping is booming right now. People want everything they purchase delivered quickly. This makes the cost of shipping goods skyrocket.