After a six-day stop on export containers, the Yantian Port Authorities have announced that productivity is gradually set to increase as more workers return and more berths reopen. While this has a positive impact on gate activity, which is soon expected to reach the same levels as before the incident, schedule reliability will continue to suffer with an average waiting time of 16 days and counting. To mitigate impact as best as we can and give our customers as much visibility into the situation as possible, below please find the plan for the remainder of the month, with 19 of our mainline services being impacted.
To this date, with the information currently at hand, we believe the above to be the best course of action. This plan has been formed together with our partners and with our customers at the front of our minds. In diverting our vessels, we are closely monitoring the situation in neighbouring ports. The current average waiting time in Shekou, Nansha, and Hongkong is between 2-4 days, but as more carriers omit Yantian, this number is expected to rise. Deciding which port to divert to will always be made with the objective of minimising supply chain delays. Should the current outlook change, we will update our plans and inform you accordingly.
We also want to advise that shipments not directly impacted by the Yantian situation might also be affected as we adjust our network to avoid port congestions and to limit the overall net loss of ocean network capacity due to omitting the Port of Yantian.
In giving you this information, we hope you have sufficient time to manage your supply chain accordingly, which is of the utmost importance to us. Our teams are working around the clock to alleviate pressure points, so do not hesitate to reach out for an individual assessment as of what this means for you. First and foremost is working together to proactively plan the handling of delayed cargo, prioritizing the most urgent/critical goods to be shipped first.
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