China Locks Down Part of Its Northern Hub for Coal Shipping
- Port also handles iron ore and says it’s operating normally
- Follows restrictions imposed on production hub for rare earths
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The northern port of Qinhuangdao is the latest Chinese commodities hub to get hit by virus-related lockdowns.
The city in Hebei province has locked down its Haigang district, which includes the port, after infections were found in the area, although a spokesperson said the port is operating normally. In the first quarter, Qinhuangdao handled nearly 50 million tons of goods, mostly coal from the interior and metal ore imports. Hebei is China’s biggest steel province and its mills rely on seaborne supplies of iron ore.