An upsurge in Chinese port calls could represent the green shoots of recovery. Figures published by shipbroker Clarksons suggest the world’s second-largest economy is getting back to work after the initial phase of the coronavirus outbreak.
If the shipping movements continue to rise, it will suggest the worst is over in China. This will be good news for shipping and give hope to the US and Europe, which are facing the beginning of their own health emergencies, that things could be back to something like normal in two months.
