By Ashley Kao      Photo：ready made

Shanghai city lockdown extended more pressure on global supply chains.

Shanghai Port is the world's largest container seaport. Yangshan Port and Waigaoqiao Port are both located in Pudong. Although they remain open, productivity is expected to decline during the lockdown. In the implementation of pandemic prevention and restriction measures, although it is emphasized that trucks will continue to transport cargos, road and regional blockades will be affected, and ports will continue to implement strict restrictions. Drivers must present a negative nucleic acid test report to enter the port and wharf. The lockdown in Shanghai will severely damage trucking services and increase transportation costs, and China's tightening measures against the outbreak will further impact global supply chains. Ningbo Port may temporarily replace Shanghai as the shipping port for factories in Zhejiang Province, but air freight rates are expected to increase significantly.

Maersk 4/1 Announces: Provide 6 Special Services for Shanghai Import and Export Goods to ease the impact on the supply chain.

1. For goods imported to Shanghai with an ETA from April 1st to April 15th, a free change of destination service is provided.

2. For export goods cancelled from Shanghai from March 28 to April 5, the ETD will be exempted from demurrage charges and demurrage charges.

3. For the import and export of goods in Shanghai, the collection of demurrage charges and port demurrage charges incurred from March 28 to April 5 will be suspended.

4. Free modification/cancellation of SPOT and goods exported or imported from Shanghai to Shanghai, the export time is from April 1 to April 5, and the import time is from April 1 to April 5.

5. It will provide storage services for up to 28 days at selected hub ports for imported goods from Shanghai. It's important to note that this is a paid service at USD 800 per case.

6. Maersk can also provide LnS services (LnS products), which can transport goods to the surrounding areas of Shanghai by rail, barge, etc. This is also a paid service.

The below is the feedback from China and Southeast Asia branches in week 13,

Shenzhen

Seaport:

The market freight rate slightly increased in early Apr. Due to pandemic control, the bulk cargo warehouse was closed for a week, and the warehouse continued to full after the unlock.

Airport:

The space is tight, and the air freight rates continue to increase.

Hong Kong

Seaport:

Due to the continuation of the Covid-19 outbreak, the transportation from China to Hong Kong was affected, causing delays for delivery.

Airport:

Space is getting tighter this week, with freight rates rising except for the USEC.

Shanghai

Seaport:

The shipping company reduced its vessels in mid-to-late March, but the outbreak in Shanghai caused a lot of trouble of transportation. Shanghai's Covid-19 cases remain high, and a half-city lockdown has been implemented.

The first part of the closed and controlled areas, the south and east of the Huangpu River. The lockdown period is from 3/28 to 4/1. The second part is the closed and controlled areas, the west of the Huangpu River. From 4/1 to 4/5. Transportation in Shanghai is also blocked. Although the port area is still operating normally, the road to the port area is very congested. Most of the warehouses were closed, no longer receiving goods, and no trailers were arranged.

Airport:

Due to the lockdown of Shanghai (3/28-4/5), many flights were cancelled.

Ningbo

Next week's Ching Ming holidays and the severe pandemic in Shanghai, causing the shipping space is tight, and the freight rate is increase. Ningbo strictly controls truck drivers and out-of-town delivery vehicles.

Xiamen

Xiamen market has stabilized due to the pandemic situation eased in Quanzhou. The freight rate is stable this week, and the freight rate is expected to rise after the lockdown is lifted.

Dalian

The pandemic situation in Dalian has eased, but some roads are still closed for control. Delivery vehicles need to provide the 24 hours test before they can operate. The freight rates remain this week and is expected to increase slightly in Apr.

Qingdao

The factory resumes work, the space is sufficient to US main seaports, but to IPI points need to check case by case. Drivers who entering and leaving the warehouse, port and airport, if they are from high-risk areas, need to hold a 48-hour nucleic acid negative test report.

Tianjin

Seaport:

Affected by the Covid-19 in Tianjin and Hebei Province, the cargo volume was insufficient, and the freight rate dropped slightly.

Airport:

The cargo volume increased, and the freight rates of US-Canada, Europe and Southeast Asia routes have increased. Airline (CA) has stopped some routes in Europe, and the space is tight.

Thailand

Seaport:

The sailing schedule will be updated daily, and due to some crew members infected with the Covid-19, the cargos cannot be picked up and deliver to the destination.

Airport:

Due to the impact of the pandemic, flights to and from China have been cancelled. Imported goods are stuck in China. The freight rate to US is expected to increase and will be updated weekly.

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