Shipyards in China are struggling to deliver newbuildings to shipowners on time as strict quarantine and travel restrictions to stop the spread of coronavirus are preventing crew access to vessels.

China has banned all foreigners from entering the country, while lockdown measures in shipping’s main labour supply countries — the Philippines and India — have added to the problem.

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Failure to deliver newbuildings in time could mean owners fail to meet charter party contract terms, exposing them...