The number of vessels being diverted away from Chinese ports is climbing rapidly

The challenges for container traffic in Chinese ports are mounting as the Covid-19 outbreak continues to spread. The number of vessels either waiting to enter the ports or being rerouted is growing fast.
Photo: Martin Pollard/Reuters/Ritzau Scanpix
Photo: Martin Pollard/Reuters/Ritzau Scanpix

The Covid-19 outbreak currently unfolding in Southern China continues to cause more problems and bottleneck issues in the container industry. In just a few days, the situation has deteriorated drastically.

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