NEWS

A coronavirus outbreak in southern China has clogged ports critical to global trade. The resulting shipping backlog could take months to clear. Some of the world's busiest ports are located in Guangdong, which has locked down communities, canceled flights, and suspended trade along the coastline in an attempt to bring the spike in COVID-19 cases under control.

Resources:

• DW: COVID outbreak at China's Yantian port threatens global trade
• Timber Industry News: New coronavirus outbreak causes huge backlog at China’s ports