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Apple's iPad 3 Launch Putting Squeeze on Freight Shipments from China
While rumors of iPad 3 shipments already being en route having been circulating for some time now, we're now hearing from shipping representatives at other companies who are having a difficult time even getting their products shipped over to the United States from China as Apple's preparations for the iPad 3 launch have significantly squeezed the air freight industry.
One shipping representative told MacRumors last week that his freight broker in China has been scrambling to find space for his company's shipments, with shipping rates rising 20% in one week as Apple has snapped up available capacity at premium rates. Another shipping manager told us a similar story today, with his company being unable to find space with its usual carrier due to Apple's demand and having to scramble to find alternatives for moving products overseas.
We've been hearing for almost two weeks now that Apple has been moving iPad 3 units into the United States, staging them through its shipping carrier's hub facilities under very high security. We can specifically say that at least one of the iPad 3 part numbers has been seen making its way into the United States. A second part number, MC744LL/A, which has so far not been linked to any specific product, has also been spotted.
It certainly appears that Apple is planning for the iPad 3 to be available very soon after its introduction on Wednesday. Consequently, the company has clearly been working hard to move massive quantities of the device into position for rapid deployment to stores around the United States and presumably a number of other countries included in the first round of launches.
Update: AppleInsider is now reporting similar information specifically related to freight going through DHL, one of the major international carriers sometimes used by Apple.
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31 months ago
Think about this.
One company, just one, is putting a strain on shipping space from just one of their products. That is insane.
I don't people realize how flipping popular the iPad is.
One company, just one, is putting a strain on shipping space from just one of their products. That is insane.
I don't people realize how flipping popular the iPad is.
31 months ago
Who cares if the dialysis machines are a month late, as long as the iPads are getting through!
31 months ago
I guess that could be considered a new way to block the Galaxy Tab - at least for a week or so.
31 months ago
It would be awesome - although unlikely - if Apple released it the same week that it was announced.
31 months ago
Any chance it will launch simultaneously over the pond? Don't make us UK folk wait until the 23rd Tim. :)
31 months ago
Sold my v2 32G wifi only so I'll have to do without from tomorrow 'til... ?
Withdrawl, here we come.
FWIW, I placed on eBay for $350 starting bid, with a 'buy it now' of $450, and it sold for $495. Wow.
Withdrawl, here we come.
FWIW, I placed on eBay for $350 starting bid, with a 'buy it now' of $450, and it sold for $495. Wow.
31 months ago
Forget the design and programming. THIS is Tim Cook's playtime.
I like to think he's been wearing little aviator goggles while yelling out orders all month long.
I like to think he's been wearing little aviator goggles while yelling out orders all month long.
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