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title: Impact of the Lockdown in Shanghai on Ocean Freight
description: The lockdown in Shanghai that began in early April 2022 is one of the latest shocks to the supply chain.
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# [Impact of the Lockdown in Shanghai on Ocean Freight](https://blog.tranzact.com/expert-interviews-and-webinars/impact-of-the-lockdown-in-shanghai-on-ocean-freight)

 Written by [TranzAct Editor](https://blog.tranzact.com/expert-interviews-and-webinars/author/tranzact-editor) | May 3, 2022 2:56:00 PM

In this interview, you’ll hear an in depth perspective on this situation from Peter Tirschwell, who has decades of experience following the ocean market.

## INTERVIEW 

# Impact of the Lockdown in Shanghai on Ocean Freight

Hear from Peter Tirschwell, VP of Maritime & Trade, IHS Markit

**RECORDING**

 

Listen to the interview to learn about:

- The impact to freight flows throughout China
- How a deluge of freight could be coming and coincide with slowdowns or shutdowns at West Coast ports
- Why ongoing dysfunction is expected in the ocean market
- Ways that companies are dealing with the new environment

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