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- It comes as China pushes ahead with its zero-Covid strategy — which means a recent spike in infections has resulted in lockdowns and curbs in the largest port hubs and major cities across the country.
- Sea shipping spot rates crept up 4% on the Asia to U.S. West Coast route, ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday. However, air cargo rates spiked more.
- Some shipping firms have suspended services earlier, straining the system further.
No respite for China's stressed out supply chains as Covid-zero and new year holidays take a toll
Ahead of China's lunar new year, air freight rates have spiked and shipping firms have suspended services, putting the spotlight on overwhelmed supply chains.
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