News / Container shortage worsens as box ships avoid Chinese ports that need empties

The availability of containers at southern Chinese ports continues to deteriorate as carriers omit calls due to a wave of Covid outbreaks in Guangzhou province.

According to the latest data from Container xChange, the ports of Yantian, Shekou and Nansha have been hit worst by the box shortages.

“Far fewer empty boxes are arriving back to southern China as container lines skip calls, and many shippers will face long delays or higher prices for equipment if they can’t avoid using the affected ...