Japanese occupation of Kiukiang, strategic Yangtze port of Kiangsi province, has resulted in the interuption of through traffic between Ningpo and Hankow, according to reports last night, Following the Chinese withdrawal from the Shanghsi and Hangchow areas, these reports said, commercial commodities have been transported between Hankow and Ningpo by way of Kinghwa, Chekiang, Nanchang and Kiukiang. From Hankow, the commodities were forwarded to Ichang and Chungking.
At one time, the traffic along this route was so heavy: that five or six transport firms were established to handle the business, it, was stated.
With the fall of Kiukiang, the operation œf transportation service along this route has to be stopped. The several transport firms concerned have all received word to wind up their affairs, according to the reports.
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