Ana Mano

SAO PAULO, Reuters – Brazil’s ABPA is a lobbying group that represents large chicken and pork processors. JBS SA BRF SA (NYSE) and (OTC:) announced Wednesday that their member companies face difficulties in shipping goods through Shanghai’s Port of Shanghai.

Responding to a question from Reuters on the effect of COVID lockdowns in China, the statement stated that cargoes have been redirected to Yantian.

The statement stated that there are no reports about sales suspensions. This refers to speculation about possible contract cancellations. “In addition, ABPA member businesses hope that Shanghai will soon be back to normal.”

After a COVID-19 epidemic in Shanghai, 25 million residents were affected. This led to strict lockdown measures that hampered commerce and prevented goods from being circulated.

The lockdown caused containers of frozen foods to back up at the port. Inspections for any incoming meat were also halted.

Shanghai is where Brazilian meat imports go to China. China is Brazil’s most important trade partner.

Last week, Reuters reported that at least one shipping company had stopped sending Brazilian meats to Shanghai. Instead, they offered clients the option of sending cargo to Xingang or Ningbo.