How does the lockdown in Shanghai affect rail freight?
LOCKDOWNSFrom the early hours of 28 March, a lockdown is in place to control the Covid-19 epidemic in Shanghai. Shanghai’s Pudong and Paxi districts entered the lockdown with some time difference, while restrictions will be...Read more
New lockdowns in China, concern for more supply chain turmoil
Several cities on the east of China were placed in lockdown over the weekend due to a new outbreak of the coronavirus. Among the cities are Shenzhen and Changchun. In Shanghai, a partial lockdown was...Read more
Corona concerns Ningbo are increasing, empty depots are closed
Concerns are mounting that a corona outbreak in the Chinese port city of Ningbo could lead to new logistics congestion. Maersk noted in an update that three out of five Ningbo’s container terminals border the...Read more
Network Rail emphasises commitment to freight during crisis
The UK national infrastructure agency, Network Rail has stated its commitment to keeping the national economy moving. The statement comes as the country moves into a second week of a radically reduced passenger timetable, and...Read more