- Coronavirus lockdown traps drivers, leaving reefers stranded and a plug shortage.
- Terminal operations and pick-up of inbound containers in China has been slow.
- Reefer boxes in transit to Shanghai or Tianjin might be re-routed for transhipment.
- To cover the additional cost of re-routing the cargo, a congestion surcharge of $1,000 per container will be applied.
- So far only 20% of factories have successfully resumed production, and it is expected to reach over 50% by next week.
- This reefer...
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