Volkswagen is one of a number of carmakers battling disruption to international parts supply and local working conditions because of China’s zero-Covid policy
Severe congestion at the port of Shanghai is threatening car production around the globe and parts suppliers in China are targeting alternative ports for export, such as Ningbo-Zhoushan, the world’s third busiest container port. However, calling times at Ningbo have already increased to between three and four days because of diverted shipping.