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We would like to share new updates as of February 6th and a more detailed schedule for the different regions in China and parties in the supply chain, as advised by our partners.
AIRFREIGHT
- As advised in our previous update, several airlines cancelled their flights to China. The shippers needing the latest airline information regarding flights to China can now use cargo.one’s website https://www.cargo.one/operating-status.
- See list of airlines that have restricted travel to China in an article from BNN Bloomberg.
OCEANFREIGHT
- Few carriers have announced blank sailings into some of the Chinese ports to adjust their capacity to the reduced demand following the extended closures;
- We have received reports of operations are slowing down at Chinese ports and shipyards due to a lack of stevedores and truck drivers causing slower vessel turnaround times;
- Chinese ports have announced they will waive their storage charges for loaded containers during the period between January 24 and February 9.
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Further blank sailings and reduced air capacity;
- Peak demand and space shortages as factories will reopen.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CHINA SUPPLY CHAIN PLANNING
- Identify urgent orders for the following months;
- Check with your suppliers as they reopen the factories on revised cargo readiness and shipping schedules;
- Communicate with your ITN Sales and CSR teams for updates on your shipping arrangements.
We will continue to monitor and provide further updates as received.
ITN Team