INTERVIEW 

Impact of the Lockdown in Shanghai on Ocean Freight

Hear from Peter Tirschwell, VP of Maritime & Trade, IHS Markit

The lockdown in Shanghai that began in early April 2022 is one of the latest shocks to the supply chain. In this interview, you’ll hear an in depth perspective on this situation from Peter Tirschwell, who has decades of experience in following the ocean market.

Listen to the interview to learn about:

• The impact to freight flows throughout China
• How a deluge of freight could be coming and coincide with slowdowns or shutdowns at West Coast ports
• Why ongoing dysfunction is expected in the ocean market
• Ways that companies are dealing with the new environment

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