Drayage is a forward-looking indicator on the impact of “zero COVID” in the movement of trade in China. People are needed to drive the trucks. Roads must be open to reach factories and warehouses — which, of course, must also be open.
The drayage component of trade is essential, especially to ensure the fluid transportation of empty and full containers.
Without all of this, it doesn’t matter how many vessels are available.
The multiple testing hurdles and current stay-at-home orders in China...
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