China: Port Update On Covid Issues

January 12, 2022

China: Port Update On Covid Issues

 

China, like many countries, is being impacted by Covid, and in particular the fast spreading Omicron variant.

Operating a strict approach to lockdowns, ocean freight throughout the country is being impacted regionally and below is a summary of the current position at some of the major ports.

Shanghai, Qingdao, Dalian and Xiamen are currently operating without lockdown regulations or additional measures in place.

However, port operations at Ningbo, Shenzhen and Tianjin are currently being impacted in one way or another, which has inevitably led to reduced availability.

Ningbo
Following recent outbreaks, only around 33% of the truck drivers are allowed to travel to and from other cities which is causing significant delays and many reroutings through Shanghai.

Shenzhen
A number of Covid cases were discovered during the past weekend. Drivers now require an up to date negative PCR test to enter the port. Parts of Shenzhen are now in lockdown and delays are being experienced collecting and delivering containers.

Tianjin
Lockdown measures mean citizens are required to work from home and are subject to mandatory testing. The port is still operating but some limitations apply for truck drivers which is causing delays.

We are fast approaching Chinese New Year, with the next 2/3 weeks being the build up to the annual factory closures. We understand that carriers may consider last minute changes in port rotations to avoid the worst affected ports.

Atlantic Pacific are monitoring the situation closely and suggest that customers speak to us prior to making arrangements of any urgently required pre CNY orders.

Other News

Christine Hosts Her Third Event as LFC Lady Chairman

Christine Hosts Her Third Event as LFC Lady Chairman

Christine Hosts Her Third Event as LFC Lady Chairman   Christine Nichols of Atlantic Pacific hosted her third lunch this year as Lady Chairman of the London Freight Club. Following ex professional sportsmen Toby Flood and Teddy Sheringham, the speaker this time...

read more
Panama Canal Drought Reduces Ship Capacity

Panama Canal Drought Reduces Ship Capacity

Panama Canal Drought Reduces Ship Capacity   A severe drought season in Central America has led to the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) reducing the capacity on larger vessels that pass through the canal. By reducing the maximum draft for ships using the waterway,...

read more
US Imports Significantly Down On Last Year

US Imports Significantly Down On Last Year

US Imports Significantly Down On Last Year   US import container volumes are significantly down, with the top 10 ports recording a 21% drop last month compared to this time last year. According to a recent Loadstar report, the number of import containers arriving...

read more
Atlantic Pacific Attend Cold Chain Connect

Atlantic Pacific Attend Cold Chain Connect

Atlantic Pacific Attend Cold Chain Connect   Atlantic Pacific we’re delighted to attend the recent Cold Chain Connect event in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam. Kerry Borg and Kevan Childs represented us at the annual event and had a fantastic time meeting many old and new...

read more

Follow us on social media

Ocean Freight Solutions

Flexible FCL and LCL solutions with all major carriers and alliances.

View More

Air Freight Services

Contracts with all major airlines and our own consolidation services.

View More

European Road Freight

Pan European services for economy, express, full load, and intermodal.

View More

Supply Chain Solutions

Tailored solutions built exclusively around your business requirements.

View More

Customs

A one-stop shop brokerage service for all of your customs requirements.

View More