News / Dalian the latest China port to be hit by Covid restrictions as delays persist

Dalian is the latest port city in China to detect the Omicron variant, as forwarders warn of more shipping delays in the countdown to Chinese New Year.

So far, there has been no impact on Dalian’s port operations, but the outbreak is reportedly growing at nearby Tianjin, under lockdown and where car manufacturer Toyota has temporarily suspended production.

According to Westbound Logistics Services, Tianjin’s port is open, but “restrictions on truck drivers are causing delays”.

It added: “Chinese ports are being impacted by ...