Ship refueling operations were temporarily halted at South Korea's Busan and Ulsan ports on Tuesday after typhoon Hinnamor hit the country's southern region, trade sources said (source: Reuters).
READ MORE >President Joe Biden said his administration is still discussing possible action on US tariffs on Chinese imports, after Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said she expects a decision “shortly.” (source: AJOT/Bloomberg)
READ MORE >China’s largest city has begun returning to normalcy amid the easing of a strict two-month COVID-19 lockdown. Full bus and subway service in Shanghai is being restored, with rail connections to the rest of China to follow (source: AP News).
READ MORE >The ongoing lockdowns in Shanghai threaten to cause further disruptions in the supply chain moving to the summer peak season, with global shipping consultancy Drewry also warning of new capacity shortages (source: Asia Cargo News).
READ MORE >Bidvest International Logistics offers some perspective on minimizing the impact of rising fuel costs.
READ MORE >China is tightening pandemic restrictions in Shanghai and expanding a mass testing sweep in Beijing as officials chase the elusive goal of wiping out Covid-19 cases in the community (source: Bloomberg).
READ MORE >The Biden administration is taking the first step toward a review of tariffs on more than $300 billion in Chinese imports that’s required to keep them from starting to automatically expire in July. The U.S. Trade Representative’s office is notifying…
READ MORE >Kindly note that all EMO China offices will be closed to celebrate International Labour Day from April 30 to May 4. Customers are advised to make inquiries and shipping arrangements before the holiday.
READ MORE >China relies on its 17.3 million truckers to keep store shelves full while also connecting the nation’s ports with its manufacturing hubs. The nation's delivery system has nearly ground to a halt as COVID lockdowns persist (source: Bloomberg).
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