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.
Repeated closures of the Hamburg Veterinary Office cause considerable strain
Unfortunately, in recent weeks and months, the Veterinary Office in Hamburg has repeatedly laid down work or has only been able to work […]
Snow and ice strain Northern European supply chains
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Toll charges to increase from 2026
On December 17, 2025, the 2025 Toll Tariff Regulation was published in Austria and became legally binding. It sets out the toll rates […]
