Chinese shipyards face power shortages

Chinese shipbuilders are now facing summer electricity shortages, the most severe power shortages in nearly a decade. Ship construction delays are on the cards, Seatrade Asia reported.

Moreover, the government has raised power prices for industrial, commercial and agricultural users in 15 provinces as of 1st this month. Shipyards in Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces are said to be building ships at night avoiding day times when electricity usage is very high.
Source: Port News