The combined transport may cause a delay in shipment or even lose the goods completely. Besides, the formalities are too complicated.

联运很可能会引起运输延误甚至造成货品全部丢失。另外，手续也太复杂。

Cheap labour may make Chinese clothing competitive in America, but if delays in shipment tie up working capital and cause winter coats to arrive in spring, trade may lose its advantages.

廉价劳动力或许使得中国的服装在美国市场很走俏，但是如果运输延误，占用流动资金并造成冬季服装春季运到，贸易就失去了优势。