Congestion and vessel queues at Chinese ports could worsen in the run-up to the start of the Lunar New Year on Jan. 22 as COVID-19 infections continue to surge, affecting the number of dockers turning up for work.  

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Breakbulk industry executives warn new rules aimed at reducing vessel emissions could incentivize vessel operators to implement measures that increase emissions in other areas of the supply chain.

The independent equipment providers say upending the current business model would create additional chassis shortages and invoicing problems that would inconvenience cargo owners.

February marked the sixth consecutive month of year-over-year declines in Asian imports, but those declines are being compared with the record or near-record import volumes that were posted in late 2021 and early 2022. 

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