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Port Closure Could Add to Global Supply Chain Woes

China has closed the Meishan Terminal, a critical terminal of the Ningbo-Zhoushan port, from all inbound and outbound operations due to a worker at the terminal testing positive for COVID.

The Meishan Terminal is crucial terminal that services shipments to the United States and Europe.

The Ningbo-Zhoushan port is the world’s third busiest shipping port.

So, get ready for more supply chain nightmares.

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