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We take a look at the opportunities for manufacturing and supply chains in the Indian Subcontinent region.

The CNY holiday brings closure to commerce in China for up to two weeks. Carriers blank an unprecedented number of sailings in the first two months of the year.

The CNY holiday will halt the production and movement of goods from China. The high number of blank sailings will continue throughout January and into February.

Further blank sailings are announced for January. Despite the surge in Covid cases in China, movement of cargo is not currently being impacted.

Blank sailings are announced for January in the lead up to CNY. Christmas strikes by UK Rail and Border Force workers to cause significant disruption over the holiday period.

The easing of Covid restrictions in China comes as positive news. Blank sailings ramp up and UK train strikes to cause significant disruption over Xmas period.

Covid restrictions in China are eased following mass protests. Blank sailings reach seasonal record highs as Carriers continue to manage capacity.

Covid cases continue to rise in China, but movement of cargo is still not being significantly impacted. Truck drivers in South Korea to blockade ports.

Guangzhou lockdown extended, but movement of cargo is not being affected. Carriers continue to manage capacity to mitigate weakening global demand.