The phrase "shipment delays" means that the delivery of goods or packages is taking longer than expected or planned. It refers to situations where there is a delay or hold-up in the transportation or delivery process. Full definition
The article went on to discuss what appeared to be shipment delays for the much hyped Essential Phone. (voicebot.ai)
The Kobo Mini and Glo e-readers hit the market on Monday and already there are massive shipment delays with major retailers Best Buy and Chapters / Indigo. (goodereader.com)
In fact, BestBuy has already sent out mails to those who have pre-ordered the Prime stating the tablet has been «Back Ordered» with shipments delayed by a week or two. (goodereader.com)