News / Covid cluster delays air cargo at Shanghai and prompts inspections at ports

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Chinese forwarders are reporting delays of up to three days for cargo moving through Shanghai Pudong Airport, following the discovery of a cluster of Covid-19 cases.

“Import and export customs inspections are suspended until further notice from the government,” said one forwarder.

He added that while flights continued to operate, along with customs clearance, pick-up and delivery, things “might be a bit slow” – but any goods requiring customs inspection are “on hold”.

Another forwarder told The Loadstar delays of between one and three ...