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Amid the coronavirus outbreak, freight forwarders are warning customers to expect space shortages once factories reopen in China, with some ocean shippers switching to air or rail freight in a bid to play supply chain catch-up.
According to Vincent Wong, Asia director of airfreight at C.H. Robinson, the majority of factories across China will remain closed until 10 February.
“Once they reopen there will be a rush for orders,” he told The Loadstar.
“The extended holiday doesn’t only impact the factories, but workers, ...
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