The following release was published by A.P. Moller – Maersk:
April 01st, 2022 – Update 7
The purpose of this advisory is to provide you with the latest update regarding the recent COVID-19 resurges’ impact across China. The disinfection and quarantine measures have been implemented by local authorities to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Despite a stricter precautionary and control measures being taken, we remain fully operational to leave the least impact on your business with limited Work in Office Ratio and increased work-from-home mode.
We’re closely monitoring the situation and aim to bring you the most up-to-date information so that we can continue to serve our customers’ supply chain needs given the context of the situation.
Highlights:
- Some depots in Shanghai remain closed from 28th Mar until further notice. A list of available deports is attached to this advisory.
- All the warehouses in Shanghai will remain closed from 28th Mar until further notice.
- Shanghai counter office remains closed from 28th Mar until further notice. Some charges as attached will not apply if they are generated during the lock-down period from 28th Mar to 5th Apr in Shanghai.
Terminals
Terminals in GCA main ports remain business as usual including vessel operation, yard handling and gate-in & out.
Vessels
Vessel call and departure stay normal.
Empty pick-up & return
Some depots in Shanghai remain closed from 28th Mar until further notice. A list of available deports is attached to this advisory for clients arranging empty pick-up and return.
Landside
The overall landside transportation situation is dynamic subject to change. Trucking service for now is still available in China main ports and nearby cities providing the drivers hold negative Nucleic Acid Test (NAT) report requested by local governments. Specifically, we foresee the efficiency of Maersk trucking service from/to Shanghai will be further impacted due to the lockdown on Shanghai. Maersk can provide multi-modal services via barge or rail as alternative solutions for the corridor between Shanghai and nearby cities.
Warehouse
Shanghai: Warehouses will remain closed from 28th Mar until further notice.
Shenzhen, Ningbo, Xiamen and Qingdao: Warehouses keep operations for now. However drivers are requested to show both health code and negative NAT report within 48 hours for cargo delivery.
Hong Kong: Distribution Center (HKDC) keeps operations for now. Drivers and helpers need to complete vaccination when they come to HKDC according to the government’s vaccine bubble requirements.
AIR
Shanghai: Operations for existing cargo in warehouses stay normal. However, new cargo acceptance will be impacted due to the first mile delivery and labor resource constraints. We have noticed that more airlines are cancelling flights in the coming days, and more volumes are expected to be shifted to other airports in China.
Hong Kong: Due to the suspension of the trucking service between Hong Kong and Mainland, barge service is taken as an alternative for cargo moving. Airfreight space reservation will not be proceeded until the cargo is delivered to Hong Kong airport warehouse. As a consequence, It will take longer lead time than usual for the airfreight service.
Source: A.P. Moller – Maersk (JK)
Source: A.P. Moller – Maersk