Seafood 'grey trade' into China from Vietnam has largely ground to a halt, industry sources told Undercurrent News, after last week's Chinese government-led anti-smuggling operation across 11 cities specifically targeted seafood.
An industry source in Vietnam told
Undercurrent that most logistics agents on the Chinese side of the border with Vietnam are now refusing to take seafood from Vietnam smuggled through the grey trade, until they clarify whether the latest crackdown is another flash in the pan or indicates a more substantial shift in Chinese government policy.
“Most of the logistic agents on the China side have stopped picking up cargo as of the year end [and won't pick up anymore] until Jan. 8,” said the source, who did not wish to be quoted by name. “They're waiting to see if the Chinese government has changed rules in the New Year."
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