Glove factories throughout China will close beginning February 13 in observance of the Chinese New Year. For many migrant workers, the week long break offers the rare opportunity to return home.
For importers, however, the New Year presents challenges, as failure to plan ahead could result in supply shortages. Even for those planning ahead, the annual closures are often a source of logistical headaches, with Chinese ports jammed as importers and exporters rush to ship product in time to avoid delays.
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