Dockyard strikes in France and New Year closures across China have caused extensive delays for expectant customers of Thrustmaster's T598 bundle. No resumption of operations is in sight until the end of February 2025, despite orders being fulfilled.
Thrustmaster launched its new take on direct drive technology with the new T598 in 2024. However, with mixed reviews of its latest splash into the steering wheel market, which uses direct axial drive motors and has been plagued with mechanical issues, the T598 did not have the start in life the American outfit was hoping for.
Thrustmaster T598 bundle
To make matters worse, their shipping routes and partners are affected by a few dockyard strikes across France and many closures, specifically from their Chinese partners, who have shut down these shipping operations to celebrate Chinese New Year.
This case study precisely describes how these delays and shut ports affect Thrustmaster. The distribution chain comes to a screeching halt, regardless of which business sector you are within.
Thrustmaster has publicly apologised for the shipping delays. While it does not appear that any negligence or fault falls at Thrustmaster's door directly, the pre-planning could have been handled better before these strikes fell into place, with some customers complaining through platform X about delays and lack of order updates.
Chinese companies and sim racing brands such as Cammus and MOZA might also be affected. Although the French strikes may not hamper them too much, the Chinese closures might do. If you are expecting a delivery from these companies anytime soon, ensure you track your packages and follow up on any delays!
Are you affected by the dockyard strikes or shipping delays? Let us know in the comments down below!
Thrustmaster launched its new take on direct drive technology with the new T598 in 2024. However, with mixed reviews of its latest splash into the steering wheel market, which uses direct axial drive motors and has been plagued with mechanical issues, the T598 did not have the start in life the American outfit was hoping for.
Thrustmaster T598 bundle
To make matters worse, their shipping routes and partners are affected by a few dockyard strikes across France and many closures, specifically from their Chinese partners, who have shut down these shipping operations to celebrate Chinese New Year.
This case study precisely describes how these delays and shut ports affect Thrustmaster. The distribution chain comes to a screeching halt, regardless of which business sector you are within.
Thrustmaster has publicly apologised for the shipping delays. While it does not appear that any negligence or fault falls at Thrustmaster's door directly, the pre-planning could have been handled better before these strikes fell into place, with some customers complaining through platform X about delays and lack of order updates.
What is the Thrustmaster T598?
If you are unfamiliar with the newest addition to the Thrustmaster direct drive lineup, watch our video review below to learn why this new, supposed revolutionary technology has not quite hit the sweet spot with sim racers in 2025.Chinese companies and sim racing brands such as Cammus and MOZA might also be affected. Although the French strikes may not hamper them too much, the Chinese closures might do. If you are expecting a delivery from these companies anytime soon, ensure you track your packages and follow up on any delays!
Are you affected by the dockyard strikes or shipping delays? Let us know in the comments down below!
