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Major carrier offices reopen in China

In view of the current situation with the COVID-19 virus outbreak, Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) says it is taking appropriate steps across its global network in order to ensure the health and safety of its staff and the continuity of high levels of service to its customers.

OOCL published the latest update on its operations:

Updated status of China offices

At this time, more OOCL offices in China have been resuming normal operations today, while the reopening of some offices are pending approval by local authorities.

The latest status of OOCL’s offices in China:

City ​ Reopening Date*
North China ​ ​
Beijing 北京 Already Reopened
Chengdu 成都 Already Reopened
Chongqing 重庆 24/Feb/2020
Dalian 大连 Already Reopened
Fuzhou 福州 Already Reopened
Hangzhou 杭州 Already Reopened
Hefei 合肥 Already Reopened
Jiujiang 九江 Already Reopened
Lianyungang 连云港 Already Reopened
Nanjing 南京 Already Reopened
Nantong 南通 Already Reopened
Ningbo 宁波 In Application Process
Qingdao 青岛 Already Reopened
Shanghai 上海 Already Reopened
Shaoxing 绍兴 Already Reopened
Suzhou 苏州 Already Reopened
Tianjin 天津 Already Reopened
Wenzhou 温州 Already Reopened
Wuhan 武汉 To Be Confirmed
Xiamen 厦门 Already Reopened
Xian 西安 Already Reopened
Yangzhou 扬州 To Be Confirmed
Yiwu 义乌 In Application Process
Zhangjiagang 张家港 Already Reopened
Zhengzhou 郑州 Already Reopened
South China and Hong Kong ​ ​
Foshan 佛山 18/Feb/2020
Guangzhou 广州 Already Reopened (Provide limited counter services
Haikou 海口 Already Reopened
Hong Kong 香港 Already Reopened
Kunming 昆明 To Be Confirmed
Shantou 汕头 Already Reopened
Shenzhen 深圳 In application process (Provide limited counter service)
Zhanjiang 湛江 Already Reopened
Zhongshan 中山 In Application Process

*subject to change

General Status of China Ports

Challenges to the discharge and handling of reefer shipments at the Shanghai, Tianjin, and Ningbo terminals continues to persist because of the extraordinary demand for reefer plugs on shore, says OOCL in its announcement.

This may lead to a diversion or relocation of reefer containers for discharge at an alternative port and the company is currently working very closely with shippers on contingency plans and viable options to meet their requirements.

OOCL adds it has also been proactively suggesting its customers to collect their reefer shipments at their earliest convenience and the line is providing recovery plans to minimise the potential impact.

American President Lines (APL), a part of the CMA CGM Group, is also providing its customers with an update on the operational impact brought about by the evolving Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation in Mainland China.

APL’s Offices

APL has been implementing a work-from-home arrangement for its staff. The company says it will continue to provide services on a remote basis until its offices return to full operations from 2 March 2020, subject to further review.

APL adds that, as of now, counter services remain available except at the locations below.

  • Fuzhou
  • Guangzhou
  • Lianyungang
  • Nanjing
  • Shenzhen
  • Wuhan
  • Zhongshan

Depot Operations

LOCATION STATUS
Dalian Open
Tianjin Open
Qingdao Open
Lianyungang Open
Shanghai Open
Ningbo Open
Nanjing Open
Wuhan Open
Xiamen Open
Fuzhou Open
Shenzhen Partially Open
(Except for Yantian Greating Fortune Shekou, Yanggang Yantian and Jinhongji Yantian that are closed, all other depots are open)
Guangzhou Open

APL highlights that CMA CGM Group is fully committed to comply with any regulatory requirements and policies aimed at curbing the spread of the COVID-19.





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