Ripple effects from China’s latest COVID-19 outbreaks expected into June, July
Over the past several weeks, restrictions aimed at stopping the spread of COVID-19 have seen Shanghai’s industrial output and retail sales plummet, while supply chain ripple effects are expected to continue into June or July.
Case counts are declining in Shanghai and Kunshan (administration of the prefecture Suzhou), a high-tech manufacturing hub, but both cities remain under lockdown. The government has lifted most quarantine controls across the rest of country and plans to further loosen restrictions in Hong Kong by the end of May. However, COVID-19 cases continue to arise in Beijing, raising the potential for new restrictions.
Important Information Regarding the New EU Regulation on Packaging and Packaging Waste (PPWR)
Since 12 August 2026, Regulation (EU) 2025/40 on packaging and packaging waste (the “Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation” – PPWR) has been directly […]
Suez Canal, Red Sea and cargo insurance
Since the end of 2023, the major container shipping lines have predominantly routed their services around the Cape of Good Hope; however, individual […]
Low Water Levels on German Inland Waterways – Impact on Container Transport
Persistently low water levels on several German inland waterways are currently affecting inland barge operations. On key transport routes, barges are unable to […]
