China's Increased Export Inspections Leading to Delays of Medical Supplies, Report Says
China’s new export inspections for quality control on certain medical equipment (see 2004100043) caused “immediate” delays of shipments as traders and manufacturers tried to understand how best to comply, according to an April 11 report in The New York Times.…
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Producers, freight agents and other stakeholders said the delays have lasted anywhere from a few hours to a few days, the report said.