Hapag-Lloyd warns of China reefer import issue as poultry shipments slide — Panjiva
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Hapag-Lloyd warns of China reefer import issue as poultry shipments slide

Ags - Meat/Dairy 250 China 2967 Consumer Staples 757 Coronavirus 511 Corp - Ports 876 Corp - Shipping 972 Mode - Containerized 1464 Mode - Seaborne 1797 U.S. 5313

Imports of refrigerated shipping containers into three Chinese ports have been halted “due to the COVID-19 pandemic impact” according to Hapag-Lloyd. That follows the closure of Dalian port to refrigerated imports earlier in the year. The firm has stated “all additional costs, risks and liabilities will be on the cargo owner’s account”. While in line with existing contracts, the Biden administration has ordered the Federal Maritime Commission to more closely examine charges made to U.S. exporters by shipping firms. The overall impact on U.S. food exports should be minimal given the three...

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