News / Carriers suspend some bookings as CNY holiday sparks barge disruption

Shipping lines in Hong Kong have warned of disruption and added costs following the reduction of Pearl River Delta barge connections until after Chinese New Year (CNY) next month.

“It’s disconcerting,” said Roberto Giannetta, chairman of the Hong Kong Liner Shipping Association.

“We have raised this issue with the Guangdong and Hong Kong governments on several occasions since the feeder operators raised the red flag, saying they would suspend services between Guangdong and Hong Kong to allow their staff to be home ...