While the G7 statement was not specifically directed at China, the group believes a high concentration of supply chains in any single country is undesirable.
The move by the Netherlands would apply to both spot and long-term contracts. The nation is a transit country for gas supplies, meaning that the decision could have a broader European impact.
The decrease in dwell time has been aided by the shift in trade patterns, with many shippers opting to use the Port of New York and New Jersey instead.