*Update* - 23.08.2021
On August 11, the Port Authority of Ningbo-Zhoushan suspended operations at Meidong Container Terminal (MSIC) after a worker tested positive to Covid-19.
On August 18, operations have been partially resumed for the ships already arrived at the port, to catch up on the backlog before the complete recovery of terminal activities.
We expect that the MSICT may be partially resuming import-export operations starting from August 25. For now, we have not received confirmation of the final date of complete activities reactivation.
Despite the partial recovery, we are experiencing a congestion situation not only in the MSICT terminal but also in the other port’s terminal, where ships have been diverted. We expect delays in ocean import operations.
Our teams are constantly monitoring the situation. In case you need more information our staff is at your complete disposal.
We shall keep you informed about further developments.
*Update* - 12.08.2021
On August 11, the Port Authority of Ningbo-Zhoushan suspended operations at Meidong Container Terminal (MSIC) after a worker tested positive to Covid-19.
The main focus of this terminal are Asia-Eurpe and Transpacific-Eastbound routes.
Although all other terminals are fully operational, they are still facing the negative effects of the typhoon that hit some Chinese areas at the end of July, thus registering an average waiting time to berth of 2-3 days, which we expect to quickly increase due to the temporary closure of Meidong Container Terminal.
Currently, almost 30 vessels are waiting to enter the port.
We are still waiting for communications about the service schedule, but we expect this situation to cause delays in import operations.
Our staffs keep monitoring the state of activities. To know more about your shipment and to evaluate alternative solutions, please contact our teams.
We shall keep you informed about further developments.
11.08.2021
We inform you that Ningbo-Zhoushan port has suspended operations at one of its terminals as a worker tested positive to Covid-19. We are waiting for official communications about the impact on service schedule. However, we expect this might cause delays on import operations.
To prevent the spread of the virus, the Chinese Government has recently re-introduced restrictions in areas where positive Covid-19 cases are reported.
Most ports in the country are now requiring a nucleic acid test (NAT) for all crew, with vessels forced to remain at anchor until negative results are confirmed.
Many ports in the country are also requiring vessels to quarantine for 14-28 days if they previously berthed in India or performed a crew change within 14 days of arriving in China.
Our teams are constantly monitoring the situation. In case you need more information our staff is at your complete disposal.
We shall keep you informed about further developments.
D.B. Group.
