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Shenzhen lockdown - ports operational, warehouses closed

The southern Chinese port city Shenzhen has started a seven-day Covid-19 city-wide lockdown, which is impacting landside logistics, but ports are operating normally.

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Yantian port from above
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Under the lockdown that started on 14 March public services and daily supplies are operating, however city transportation has been suspended.

The regional container hub, Yantian International Container Terminal announced that it maintained normal operation since the escalation of local Covid-19 prevention and controls and is making great efforts to keep the supply chain running smoothly in Great Bay area, as well as the materials supply supporting Hong Kong.

A Covid outbreak last year in Yantian port that closed around two-thirds of capacity for a three-week period sent shockwaves through the supply chain.

Chiwan container terminal and Dachan Bay terminal also reported stable port operation amid the current situation. 

Shipping lines Maersk and OOCL said in customer advisories that the three ports were working normally.

However, landside logistics are likely to see delays. Maersk said: “The overall landside transportation situation is dynamic subject to change. Trucking service for now is still available providing the drivers hold negative Nucleic Acid Test (NAT) report requested by local governments. We foresee the overall trucking operational efficiency will be reduced significantly due to the frequent NATs, especially in Hong Kong, Shenzhen, West Pearl River Delta, Shanghai, Yangtze inland ports, Qingdao and Tianjin.”

Related:Maersk warns Yantian port congestion a ‘much bigger disruption’ than Suez Canal closure

Several local logistics parks and warehouses announced that they have suspended cargo exit and entry business and are under close-off management. Maersk said warehouses in Shenzhen remained closed from 14 – 20 March.

Foxconn, which manufacturers iPhones, has halted operations of its factories in Shenzhen.

China is maintaining a strict zero-Covid policy, which is facing a major test with growing Omicron variant outbreaks.

 

 

About the Authors

Katherine Si

China Correspondent

China-based Katherine Si has worked in the maritime industry since 2008 is well-connected with local industry players including Chinese owners and yards.

Having majored in English Katherine started at news portal ShippingChina.com where she rose to become a News Editor. In 2008 she moved to work with Seatrade and has since held numerous positions including China correspondent for Seatrade Maritime Review magazine.

With extensive experience in writing, research and social media promotion, Katherine focuses on the shipping and transport sectors.

Marcus Hand

Editor

Marcus Hand is the editor of Seatrade Maritime News and a dedicated maritime journalist with over two decades of experience covering the shipping industry in Asia.

Marcus is also an experienced industry commentator and has chaired many conferences and round tables. Before joining Seatrade at the beginning of 2010, Marcus worked for the shipping industry journal Lloyd's List for a decade and before that the Singapore Business Times covering shipping and aviation.

In November 2022, Marcus was announced as a member of the Board of Advisors to the Singapore Journal of Maritime Talent and Technology (SJMTT) to help bring together thought leadership around the key areas of talent and technology.

Marcus is the founder of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast that delivers commentary, opinions and conversations on shipping's most important topics.

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