Coronavirus & Containers
Daily news, analysis and updates from the Lloyd’s List team on how the coronavirus outbreak is affecting the container sector
Chinese port halts resuming crew Covid testing after backlash
The new requirement appears to have been suspended amid complaints from shipping firms
China to allow foreign crew changeover
Impact of policy change will depend on how fast ports and terminals follow the government’s instructions, said one management company
China eases Covid rules at ports
Crew changeovers in China are expected to become easier although some significant barriers remain in place
China’s logistics sector raises alarm over Guangzhou lockdown
A partial lockdown in the city’s Baiyun district, a key logistics and warehousing cluster, is raising concern
Optimism over reopening of China requires caution
A successful reopening will boost transportation demand and in the longer-run reduce supply chain disruptions, but reaching that destination is likely to be disruptive, according to maritime research firm MSI
Chinese shipping stocks rally on reopening speculation
Many shipping and port companies listed in Shanghai and Hong Kong have seen share prices rebound in current trading
Ningbo logistics improve as lockdown restrictions are eased
City remains vigilant about a relapse into surging cases, as around-the-clock sites for PCR tests are put in place for container truck drivers
Unravelling tangled container supply chains
Containerised freight supported globalisation by offering cheap, reliable transport. The events of the past two years have shown it to be lacking resilience when most needed
Ningbo struggles to unblock cargo flows amid lockdown
Shippers are allowed to pick up empty containers directly from the port area but many drivers remain stranded in the lockdown district
Ningbo port facing another lockdown
Shipping and logistics companies are scrambling to offer alternatives to customers as the heavy-handed surveillance associated with the so-called ‘zero-Covid’ backdrop renews its grip
Shenzhen lockdown raises concerns over wider logistics disruptions
Shenzhen slowdown said to be on the back burner for container shipping carriers which are under pressure from a significant loss of steam in freight markets and declining spot rates
Lockdowns in China’s manufacturing export hub hit logistics services
Yiwu port is closely linked to Ningbo port via its sea-rail services and is being established as the sixth port area of Ningbo port by Zhejiang province
You must sign in to use this functionality
Authentication.SignIn.HeadSignInHeader
Email Article
All set! This article has been sent to my@email.address.
All fields are required. For multiple recipients, separate email addresses with a semicolon.
Please Note: Only individuals with an active subscription will be able to access the full article. All other readers will be directed to the abstract and would need to subscribe.