Covid outbreaks causing congestion at ports in China

DSV_Vertraging China_2021

Container ports in China continue to be disrupted by measures taken to control renewed Covid outbreaks amongst port employees, leading to vessel congestion

Congestion is worsening at the Chinese ports of Ningbo and Shanghai as restrictive measures introduced to control the spread of coronavirus slow throughput at container terminals. 

According to Reuters, operations at the Meidong container terminal in the port of Ningbo were suspended last week when a port worker tested positive for Covid-19. Authorites diverted vessels to other terminals at Ningbo, but those terminals also imposed restrictions limiting the number of workers and the amount of cargo coming into the port.  

THIS ARTICLE IS AVAILABLE TO REGISTERED USERS ONLY.

To continue reading this article and others like it, please SIGN-IN or REGISTER FREE today.

Create your FREE Automotive Logistics Account

AL Comp Tablet and print phone image 400px

By creating your account you will be able to stay up-to-date with the latest industry developments, trends and analysis, read in-depth reports and intelligence, and connect with your peers.

Creating an account gives you:

  • Detailed analysis and the latest news from leading global vehicle makers, tier suppliers and logistics providers
  • A weekly update on developments from your chosen sector  
  • A website homepage that is customised to the stories you want
  • Regular updates on our new suite of digital products
  • Early access to reports from our global portfolio of events

Gain access to our exclusive content and features register free today

Non-registered users are able to access one AL exclusive articles per week. You have now used your allocation.
To continue reading this article and others like it, please SIGN-IN or REGISTER FREE today