Here’s the future. China, which uses coal to generate 73% of its power, is experiencing a coal shortage. Blackouts, as we would call them, are in order, and many businesses are affected. Here’s how it is affecting global shipping.
Sam Chambers October 1, 2021
How China’s power crunch is affecting every strand of shipping – Splash247
Tagged bulk shipping, China, coal, Logistics, ocean shipping
The unprecedented effect of China’s Coronavirus actions on supply chains continues to astound us. Sam Whelan’s article points out that quarantines on drivers moving between cities and/or ports have caused driver shortages. Cold chain goods can’t be moved and lie rotting in the box. How can food and perishables shippers function in such an environment?
Firms are also charging extra fees for handling and storage. A lot of the trouble is with goods coming to China from neighbors such as India. there are some issues with US exports to China as well.
via Reefer crisis looms as stranded perishables rot at congested Chinese ports – The Loadstar
This article from the Loadstar indicates that supply chain firms such as Flexport are struggling to align themselves for the volatile tariff situation we have now. Some firms are leaving China but others are staying in and look for an alternate shipment method with more speed and smaller inventory.
SF Airlines (Wikipedia) is a Chinese cargo airline with headquarters in Shenzen, Guangdong Province. They have about 55 aircraft. SF submitted an application to the USDOT last week for a 3x per week service on the Hangzhou-New York route. We will see if approval is granted.
Flexport indicated they are seeing a dropoff in trade with China. But 3PLs like Flexport work to help companies transport goods from anywhere. Rearrangement of transport becomes the norm, and their business depends on success for their customers.
via Flexport confirms access to SF Airlines’ services between Hangzhou and New York – The Loadstar
May 22, 2019 in Logistics, Strategy, Supply Chains
Tagged 3PLs, air freight, China, trade, transportation
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