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Dense Fog in Northern China Inhibiting Freight Transport
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Tradex received word this morning that residual fog in Northern China, namely in the port city of Qingdao, continues to impact loading procedures on vessels. The fog, prevalent since the start of the year, is forcing closures with increasingly frequency. Port closures occurred almost daily in June, delaying shipments on average by four or more days.
Olympic preparations have also reduced vessel traffic in and out of the port, as Qingdao plays host to several events in next month’s Games. Measures to reduce pollution (see entry dated July 8) have extended into the port city, as the government aims to control water contamination by limiting the number of ships entering and departing from shore.
Photos:
Fog in Qingdao
Algae Cleared from Olympic Venue
Olympic preparations have also reduced vessel traffic in and out of the port, as Qingdao plays host to several events in next month’s Games. Measures to reduce pollution (see entry dated July 8) have extended into the port city, as the government aims to control water contamination by limiting the number of ships entering and departing from shore.
Photos:
Fog in Qingdao
Algae Cleared from Olympic Venue
posted by Michael Prather at
9:29 AM |
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