News / Hong Kong plugs into the booming reefer traffic rival ports can't handle

As mainland ports continue to struggle through Covid, Hong Kong’s terminal operators are tapping into China’s booming reefer imports.

In a repeat of the cargo congestion experienced in February, during China’s coronavirus lockdown, Tianjin is the latest mainland port to run out of reefer plugs, after Covid inspections by customs authorities massively slowed down imports.

As a result, shipping lines have slapped surcharges on reefer shipments of $1,000 or more and diverted cargo.

But, according to the Hong Kong Seaport Alliance (HKSPA), Hong ...