Chinese factories and businesses will partially shut down during the Labor Day holiday from 1 to 5 May 2026. Shippers importing from or exporting to China should expect higher booking demand before and after the holiday, reduced space availability across shipping lines, and slower response times from suppliers and partners.
With the holiday now underway, shippers should monitor space availability and rate changes closely, and notify customers of potential delays to manage expectations.
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