Frozen Fish Pileup in China Threatens Global Supply Chains

Hundreds of refrigerated fish containers held up in Dalian
Frozen food diverted to S. Korea while China ports see delays

Watch: Virus testing is causing hundreds of containers with fish cargo to be held up in the port of Dalian in China as local authorities test the fish before allowing them to clear customs.(Source: Bloomberg)

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By Ann Koh

January 26, 2021 at 9:00 PM UTC

Updated on

January 27, 2021 at 10:55 AM UTC

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A huge pile up of fish cargoes at a Chinese port risks impacting shipments of frozen food across the country and beyond.