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While rival carriers brace for restricted South China cargo bookings, due to feeder/barge service stoppages in the offing, Maersk claims it has reliable alternatives to ward off the challenges tied to regional transhipment flows.
“Generally, during the Chinese New Year holiday, some of our partners in the network are unavailable and, in turn, our customers,” a Maersk spokesperson told The Loadstar.
“However, through our diverse portfolio of partners, we are able to serve our customers without major hiccups during such situations.”
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