Chinese state media announced that after a worker tested positive for COVID-19, China closed a key terminal in one of its largest cargo ports.
The partial closure of Ningbo-Zhoushan Port will suspend all inbound and outbound services of Meishan Wharf until further notice. “zero tolerance” Ways to deal with COVID-19.
Dawn Tiura, CEO of Sourcing Industry Group, Tell CNBC It is believed that China’s position will lead to “serious” supply chain consequences. “China adopts a zero-tolerance attitude towards COVID-19. A person who tests positive is enough to shut down [the] Port,” she said.
CNBC stated that Zhoushan Port is the third busiest port in the world, and its Meishan Wharf is the key to providing services to Europe and North America.
According to the BBC, The closure of Meishan Wharf will reduce the port’s container freight capacity by about a quarter.
This is China’s second time this year that a port related to the coronavirus has been closed.The first is to close Shenzhen Yantian, In June, another major port in the country.
This new closure may Seriously disrupt the global economy and supply chain. Shipping companies and exporters have Take a detour in a scramble.
China reported on Friday that the number of new cases of COVID-19 transmitted locally has fallen for the third consecutive day. Reuters reported.
