Supply chains feel ‘ripple effects’ of outbreak
DHL report says large companies may take several more weeks to regain pre-outbreak production levels in China, or longer if outbreaks in other countries delay sourcing of intermediate goods. Air, rail and ocean freight schedules and rates seem likely to remain disrupted into April and May and ocean carriers warn of global equipment shortages
Rapid propagation of coronavirus outside China has led to significant impacts on overseas manufacturing and logistics operations