NOVEL CORONAVIRUS UPDATE€¦ · Thailand –decrees state of emergency to control coronavirus...

NOVEL CORONAVIRUSUPDATE

Date : March 24th, 2020

224 March 2020 Copyright © 2020 Yusen Logistics. All rights reserved

Highlights – Mar 24 th

China – Wuhan to end lockdown on April 8

• Wuhan to end its lockdown on April 8 with other parts of Hubei province lifting travel curbs on March 25;

• Wuhan residents considered healthy can move around the city. They can also go back to work if they have apermit from their employer, and leave the city for other parts of the surrounding Hubei province after beingtested for the virus and receiving a health certificate.

Source : http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202003/24/WS5e7991d0a310128217281917.html

Sri Lanka – curfew extended 3 days after break

• Sri Lanka has banned persons from leaving their district and curfews to stop the spread of Coronavirus willcontinue after a six hour break;

• After lifting curfew at 0600 hours on Tuesday (Mar 24th), curfew will be re-imposed in the districts of Colombo,Puttalam, and Gampaha and districts in the north of Sri Lanka from 1200 noon until 0600 am Friday (Mar 27th);

• Curfew in other districts will continue from Monday till Thursday (Mar 26th) 0600h, it will be re-imposed at 1200noon on Thursday and Friday. All inter-district travel is strictly prohibited;

• Tourists have also been asked not to travel.

Source : https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-bans-inter-district-travel-curfew-extended-3-days-after-break-61233/

http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202003/24/WS5e7991d0a310128217281917.html

https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-bans-inter-district-travel-curfew-extended-3-days-after-break-61233/



Thailand – decrees state of emergency to control coronavirus

• Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha said his Cabinet agreed to put a one-month state of emergency into effect on Thursday(Mar 26th);

• The move will give the government enforcement powers not normally available to it. They include implementing curfews,censoring the media, dispersing gatherings and allowing deployment of military forces for enforcement;

• Prayuth in a brief televised address urged the public to remain calm and warned people against the improper use of socialmedia and hoarding, saying there would now be stricter enforcement against violators.

Source : https://abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/thailand-decrees-state-emergency-control-coronavirus-69763628

India – suspends all domestic flight

• The Indian Government announced that "the operations of domestic schedule commercial airlines shall cease operations"with effect from 11.59 pm on March 24;

• Airlines have been asked to plan operations so as to land at their destination before the given time. The release added thatthe restrictions shall not apply to flights that are only carrying cargo.

Source : https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/348041

https://abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/thailand-decrees-state-emergency-control-coronavirus-69763628

https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/348041



Hong Kong – announces to close its border for non-residents

• The Government announced that starting from Tuesday (Mar 24th) midnight, non-residents would not be allowedinto Hong Kong, transit passengers included, for a two-week period.

• Anyone arriving from mainland China, Macau or Taiwan will be allowed in, provided they had not travelledanywhere else in the past 14 days and subject to quarantine orders. Exemptions will be given to Macau residentspreviously registered with their own government.

Source : https://edition.cnn.com/2020/03/23/africa/south-africa-lockdown-intl/index.html

South Africa – announces three-week lockdown

• South Africa will enforce a three-week lockdown over Coronavirus, the 21-day lockdown will begin at midnightThursday (Mar 26th);

• Under the lockdown, people will not be allowed to leave their homes except to buy food, medical supplies, collectsocial grants or seek medical attention;

• All shops and businesses will be closed except for pharmacies, supermarkets, petrol stations and health careproviders as well as laboratories, banks and other essential financial services. Essential personnel including healthcare workers, emergency and security personnel necessary to the response will also be exempt.

Source : https://edition.cnn.com/2020/03/23/africa/south-africa-lockdown-intl/index.html

https://edition.cnn.com/2020/03/23/africa/south-africa-lockdown-intl/index.html

https://edition.cnn.com/2020/03/23/africa/south-africa-lockdown-intl/index.html



UK – placed under a virtual lockdown

• Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Monday (Mar 23rd) that he would place Britain under a virtual lockdown, closingall nonessential shops, banning meetings of more than two people, and requiring people to stay in their homes, except fortrips for food or medicine;

• The prime minister said people also could leave their houses for exercise, either alone or with family members. People canstill travel to work if absolutely necessary. All non-essential shops will close with immediate effect, as will playgrounds andlibraries.

Source : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/23/boris-johnson-orders-uk-lockdown-to-be-enforced-by-police

France – tighten coronavirus lockdown

• French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe said on television on Monday (Mar 23rd) that the lockdown, which is supposed toend on March 31, could last several more weeks;

• Tightening the lockdown rules, he said that from Tuesday (Mar 24th), people will only be allowed to exercise one hour a day,within one kilometer of their home;

• The prime minister also said that burial ceremonies should be restricted to 20 people.

Source : https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20200324_13/

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/23/boris-johnson-orders-uk-lockdown-to-be-enforced-by-police

https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20200324_13/


Restrictions of vessels from China

US

• Non-passenger vessels are allowed to operate in the US with restrictions if they have been to China or embarkedpassengers in China within the last 14 days under the condition that there are no sick crewmembers. Any vesselswith sick crewmembers are required to notify the nearest Coast Guard Captain of the Port.

Australia

• Any vessels that have left China or transited through the country after 01 February and less than 14 days prior tothe date will be required to meet coronavirus requirements set by the government.

Vietnam

• All crews on those vessels not ever called Chinese ports, but have Chinese Nationality & signed on board around 14days are also not allowed to go onshore when calling ports.

Singapore

• Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has implemented temperature screening at all sea checkpoints.Visitors having a travel history in Hubei or possessing PRC passports issued in Hubei, will not be allowed to enter ortransit through Singapore.

India

• Mumbai : Port Health officers will give the cargo ships heath clearance. The vessels will be regarded infected if acrew member or cruise passengers show any symptoms.


Restrictions of vessels from China

Indonesia

• Vessels that have visited China during their last 10 port stops will be thoroughly inspected by the Port HealthAuthority. Anyone suspected of being infected with the virus must be treated by authorities.

Turkey

• Cargo ships have been permitted to dock although they will undergo strict inspections.

Philippines

• The Philippine Ports Authority said workers in ships coming from China are prohibited from disembarking to preventthe spread of the virus.

South Korea

• Any vessel that visited China within the last 14 days will be inspected by officials from the Korea Centres for DiseaseControl and Prevention agency before entering. The vessels can only enter South Korean ports if the inspectors findno sign of infection and give them the all-clear.

Kenya

• There will be an increase of vessels’ docking time at the port, as Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) screen all crew membersfor the virus and inspect all vessels entering their ports.

824 March 2020 Copyright © 2020 Yusen Logistics. All rights reserved* Update in red

Origin YL-Office Customs Warehouse Truck Carrier Terminal Remark

Asia & Middle East

China, except Wuhan

and ShenzhenNormal operation Normal operation Normal operation Normal operation Normal operation Normal operation

Wuhan 100% Work-from-homeNormal operation but in

low efficiency

Working permit has to be

applied with the local

authorities.

Working permit has to be

applied with the local

authorities.

Work-from-home

Gradually resume to

normal, some feeder

services are already in

operated.

Lockdown will be ended on Apr

8th

Shenzhen

Normal business

operation, 45% of staff

are work-at-office, the

rest are work-from-home

Normal operation Normal operation Normal operation

1/. Normal in operation

2/. Around 60-65% of staff

are worked at office

Normal operation

Hong Kong

Rotations of 2 teams

work-in-office and work-

from-home

Normal operation Normal operation Normal operationBoth work-from-home &

work-at-office Normal operation

Travel ban to all non-residents

starting from Mar 24th midnight.

Cambodia Normal operation Normal operation Normal operation

Cargo trucks are allowed

to pass thru the border

with Vietnam, drivers are

subject to local quarantine

check;

Travelers are forbidden to

cross the road border.

Normal operation Normal operation

India Work-from-home

Limited operation, for

essential items only.

Essential items are

grocery household items,

medical supplies, and

foodstuffs.

CFS Facilities are closed;

Moving of "essential

cargoes" is allowed.

Truck drivers are in

scarce supply;

Moving of "essential

cargoes" is allowed.Work-from-home

Limited operation, export

shipments can be

arranged if the shippers

can delivered their

cargoes to the ocean

terminals.

Lock-down is until Mar 31st,

subject to review;

Shops & factories are closed;

Commercial & non-essential

shipments are not allowed;

Airport and ocean terminals are

operated by skeleton staff only;

Possible port congestion once the

lock-down is removed in early Apr.

Yusen Logistics Operation :– Mar 24 th



Indonesia50% work-at-office and

50% work-from-home

Normal operation but in low

efficiency and no face to

face contact


efficiency Limited Service

Both work-from-home &

work-at-office

Normal operation but in

decreasing number of

sailings

Malaysia

Work-in-rotation at the office

No work-from-home

arrangement


efficiency

Cargo handling and

transport service are

classified as essential

services as per MY

regulation

Normal operation with

limited activity

Cargo handling and



services as per MY

regulation

Limited service

Cargo handling and



services as per MY

regulation


work-at-office Normal operation

Lock-down (movement control order)

is valid until Mar 31st

Myanmar Normal operation Normal operation Normal operation Normal operation Normal operation Normal operation

Philippines

Work-from-home Manila BOC - Skeleton

workforce

Batangas BOC - Skeleton

workforce for Export; No

operations for Import.

Customs declared Mon to

Fri operations only. Friday is

until 2pm and anything

beyond will not be

entertained.

Shortened Operations till

4pm only / Skeleton

Workforce

Limited trucks. Only a few

are accepting trips. Only a

few drivers reported for

work.

Per Department of Trade &

Industry, cargo transport

should be unhampered.

Requirement is "Authority to

Withdraw" (ATW) or "Export

Declaration" (ED) for export

while required "Cargo Entry

Withdrawal Permit" (CEWP)

and "Equipment Interchange

Receipt" (EIR) for import.

Work-from-home Skeleton workforce but still

operating.

Extra precautionary

measures such as thermal

scanning of each truck driver

before entry and minimized

shuttle capacity due to social

distancing.

Manufacturing companies and

importers are affected by the

lockdown of South Luzon cities such

as Sta. Rosa, Malvar, Calamba and

Cabuyao and Cavite Economic Zone

(CEZ1 & 2).

South Korea Normal operation Normal operation Normal operation Normal operation Normal operation Normal operation

Sri Lanka Work-from-home

Limited operation, prior

arrangements with the

customs is required.

No operation No operation Work-from-home

Limited operation, export

shipments can be arranged

if the shippers can delivered

their cargoes to the

terminals.

Curfew in Colombo, Puttalam, and

Gampaha and districts in the north will

continue till March 27, 6:00am, subject

to review by local authorities.

Taiwan Normal operation Normal operation Normal operation Normal operation Normal operation Normal operation




Thailand Normal operation Normal operation Normal operation Normal operation Normal operation Normal operation

Country will be in State of

Emergency for one month starting

from Mar 26th.

Vietnam Normal operationNormal operation but in

low efficiency


low efficiency

Road border with

Cambodia is closed


work-at-office


decreasing number of

sailings

Jordan Work-from-home Normal operation Normal operation Normal operation Work-from-home Normal operation

Europe

Czech Republic Work-from-home Normal operation Normal operation Normal operation Work-from-home Normal operation

France Work-from-home Normal operation Normal operation Normal operation Work-from-home Normal operation Transportation to Italy is forbidden

Italy Work-from-home Limited Service Limited Service Limited Service Limited Service Limited ServiceCountry wide lockdown until Apr

3rd, subject to review.

Germany Work-from-home Normal operation Normal operation Normal operation Work-from-home Normal operation

Netherlands Work-from-home Normal operation Normal operation Normal operation Work-from-home Normal operation

Poland Work-from-home Normal operation Normal operation Normal operation Work-from-home Normal operation

Spain Work-from-homeNormal operation but in

low efficiency Limited service Limited service Work-from-home Normal operation State of Emergency until Apr 11th

Turkey Work-from-home Normal operation Normal operation Normal operation Normal operation Normal operation

United Kingdom Work-from-home

Normal operation

Clearance team working

from home

Normal operation Normal operation Work-from-home

Normal operation

Southampton port

landside operations

closed daily between

06:00 & 08:00 and 18:00

& 20:00 for deep cleaning

of key operational areas

SCS operations is working from

office, Client Managers are work-

from-home.




North & South

America

United States Work-from-home Limited operation Limited service

Road border with Canada

& Mexico is closed,

except for essential

cargoes

Work-from-home

Please refer to another

excel file "US Domestic

Operations"

Brazil Work-from-home

Customs are working but

giving priority to medical

supplies.

Ports are also working

normally

Warehouses are working

normally in San Paulo

and Mao, limited services

in SC, SJC, Itupeva.

Truckers and warehouses

can work normally subject

to government´s

approval.

Truck drivers are in

scarce supply

Work-from-home

Carriers are now

accepting copy of original

MBL to release IMP and

EXP shipments

Terminals are operating

normally under health

vigilance

Sao Paulo state Governor Joao

Doria said a statewide quarantine

order would take effect on

Tuesday Mar 24 and last through

Apr 7.

Land Borders are closed. Airports

are still open, but with reduced

flights.



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