Coronavirus lockdown traps drivers, leaving reefers stranded and a plug shortage

11/02/2020

The coronavirus crisis has caused a reefer box bottleneck, with carriers warning of surcharges and diverted cargo.

In a message to customers today, APL said: “Terminal operations and pick-up of inbound containers in China has been slow. Consequently, most reefer plugs at the yards of all ...

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