China News Service, Beijing, April 1st (Reporter Li Xiaoyu) In response to the "ship jam" incident in the Suez Canal, the spokesperson of the Ministry of Commerce Gao Feng said on the 1st that the impact of this incident on China's foreign trade is sudden, short-term and partial. , The routes between China and Europe and other regions are gradually returning to normal.
The Suez Canal, one of the world's main shipping lanes, was once unnavigable due to the grounding of the heavy cargo ship "Changci".
The chairman of the Suez Canal Authority previously stated that there are 422 ships waiting in line to pass, and it may take three and a half days to evacuate these ships.
Gao Feng said at a press conference held on the same day that China is closely following the progress of the incident and contacted relevant business associations and enterprises to understand the situation as soon as possible.
Judging from the feedback from all parties, the blockage of the Suez Canal has affected the delivery and receipt of some Chinese companies, and the freight rates of related routes have fluctuated to a certain extent.
"But overall, the impact of this incident on China's foreign trade is sudden, short-term, and partial."
He said that the navigation of the Suez Canal is proceeding in an orderly manner, and the routes between China and Europe and other regions are gradually returning to normal.
China will work with relevant departments to promote international cooperation in the field of logistics to ensure the security and stability of the global industrial chain and supply chain.
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