Highlights Carriers omit sailings at the terminal, warn of delays Shippers fear booking cancellations Lockdowns, delays in Vietnam may exacerbate problems The shutdown of the Meidong terminal at China’s Ningbo port has given shippers flashbacks of recent congestion at the country’s Yantian port, leading to fears of severe ramifications in an already disrupted container market. Not registered? Receive daily email alerts, subscriber notes & personalize your experience. Register Now While the situation was still developing, the closure will likely have a big impact, a trader based in China said. “The forwarder told me all shipments will be delayed.” If the Ningbo issue escalates, there will be complete chaos, a logistics provider based in Hong Kong said, given that this is a crucial time for shippers looking to move goods to the US ahead of Christmas. “[Previously], the cargo reached the US East Coast in about 20-25 days but now […]