Trying times for importers

Festive frenzy: Staff of a fruit wholeseller checking a shipment of Mandarin oranges at their premises in Selayang Baru, Selangor. Shipping costs are expected to fluctuate ahead of the Chinese New Year season due to the impact of crowded port delivery schedules. — KAMARUL ARIFFIN/The Star

Freight rates expected to stay volatile due to logistics risks

PETALING JAYA: Supply chains are heading into a testing period, with freight forwarders warning that vessel bunching and port congestion could squeeze shipping capacity during key festive periods this year.