Shanghai's port running at 90% of capacity, threat of penalty feee at California ports halves container backlog and Royal Mail UK set to raise prices due to inflation.

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Shanghai's port is running at 90% of capacity and is giving priority to restoring exports of semiconductors, car parts and chemicals.

According to new analysis from Drewry, China ...

Excessive Covid restrictions and lockdowns in China could lead to a mass exodus of foreign staff and the public holiday Ascension day on the 26th could lead to local disruption in Europe.

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Foreign firms in China are bracing for a “mass exodus” of staff this summer, due to the country’s excessive Covid restrictions and lockdowns. Although more companies ...

Western ports and logistics operators bracing for China's COVID-19 impact, UK port operators threatening legal action against govt. for indefinite delays to phytosanitary checks and some of Australia disruption easing following floods.

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Western ports and logistics operators are bracing for the impact of China’s Covid-19 lockdowns on their operations this summer. Officials say they expect a wave ...

Further lockdowns in China on the horizon, possible UK rail strike in June , Brexit border check delays, and floods continuing to impact Australia.

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Flooding and extreme weather conditions across New South Wales and Queensland continue to affect our ability to transport mail and parcels in both states. Read more in our Australia section below.

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Flooding continues to affect services in Australia. Shanghai lockdowns affect other Chinese ports and rail strikes in the UK could spell congestion to both rail and roads next month.

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Flooding and extreme weather conditions across New South Wales and Queensland continue to affect our ability to transport mail and parcels in both states. Read more in our Australia ...