Chinese New Year rush and threat of tariffs leaves box ports congested
The Chinese factory rush to get goods out before the new year holiday, and the ...
By Sam Whelan
Sydney’s storage areas for empty containers are full, further jamming-up Australia’s stretched supply chains.
Bad weather, vessel schedule alterations and industrial action at ports have all contributed to worsening congestion at the facilities since July.
Last month, local forwarder Sila Global said Sydney’s storage areas were “overflowing, and at breaking point”, with shipping lines “not answering phones or emails.”
And, in a message to customers today, it said the situation had gone from bad to worse, saying most of the facilities would be forced ...
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