Coronavirus Update - April 20

Allyn International is committed to providing you with the latest and most accurate updates during this very fluid and everchanging period. Our goal with the information provided below, is to give you, at a high-level, a current overview of the most heavily impacted regions.
As countries begin the slow process of reopening businesses and lifting restrictions on people, we will get a glimpse of what is ahead for the next several months. The next two weeks will be vital and closely monitored to ensure we do not see a resurgence of the virus.
Every country, state and/or province has their own vision of what lifting restrictions should look like and because of that variance we will have to closely monitor our supply chains and the path goods take to ensure a smooth transition between regions.

Americas

• Beginning May 3, The Port of Virginia will temporarily suspend container operations at the Portsmouth Marine Terminal.
• US and South American exports via ocean transport will experience vessel capacity shortages through April.

United States – 760,245 confirmed cases, 71,003 (9%) recovered, 40,690 deaths

EMEA

• Middle Eastern seaports are experiencing reduced turnaround time and increased congestion due to staffing shortages.
• The UK has extended the relaxation on drivers’ hours until May 31.
• Increased delays at Saudi Arabia’s borders are expected to continue. Delays could be as high as 3-days.
• Germany has cautiously reopened some small shops but continuing to restrict large gatherings until the end of summer.
• Spain extended the nationwide lockdown until May however some factories and construction sites have been allowed to reopen.

Spain – 200,210 confirmed cases, 80,587 (40%) recovered, 20,852 deaths
Italy – 178,872 confirmed cases, 47,055 (26%) recovered, 23,660 deaths
France – 154,098 confirmed cases, 37,188 (24%) recovered, 19,744 deaths
Germany – 145,743 confirmed cases, 91,500 (63%) recovered, 4,642 deaths
United Kingdom – 121,174 confirmed cases, 444 (.4%) recovered, 16,095 deaths
Iran – 83,505 confirmed cases, 59,273 (71%) recovered, 5,209 deaths

APAC

• Australia and New Zealand are planning to ease lockdown restrictions beginning next Monday and schools will reopen April 28.
• Hong Kong reported zero new cases for the first time since the second wave of infections hit.
• An increase in cases emerging from Chinese citizens who recently traveled to Russia has caused the government to issue warnings to its citizens to stay in Russia.

China – 83,817 confirmed cases, 77,745 (93%) recovered, 4,636 deaths
The following tables and chart will provide the current cargo transport operational status for heavily affected countries.

Global Air Cargo Transport – Updated 4.20.2020

• Global freighter capacity is 20% higher than 2019 levels and there has been an increase in capacity at airports in China, Russia, South Korea, USA and some middle east airports.

Please note: the above table displays airport operational updates and does not include carrier capacity data
*Aircraft from mainland China or South Korea will be limited to Tokyo Narita (NRT) and Osaka Kansai (KIX) international airports. Restrictions apply until
at least the end of April.
** Atlanta and New York City airports are operational for cargo, but staffing reductions are impacting efficiency. No freighters are flying in Denver as a
result of state government restrictions. Los Angeles operating with restricted operations, cargo movement impacted.
*** Restricted operations in India are impacting cargo flights; freighters are operating with reduced capacity. Customs of non-essential goods has
resumed subject to availability of Custom’s officers.

Global Air Freight Capacity by Trade Lane – Updated 04.20.2020

• Capacity remains low, especially for long haul and India destinations.

Global Ocean Transport –Updated 04.20.2020

Please note: The above table displays seaport operational updates and does not include carrier capacity data

Global Road and Rail Transport – Updated 04.20.2020

United States of America Domestic Trucking Overview – Updated 04.20.2020
It appears now that “panic buying” has decreased nationwide, the demand on the trucking industry, particularly in the dry
van and reefer segments has decreased as well. Price per mile within the spot quote market has dropped for the second
week in a row

• Continued demand decreases are being seen as the effects of manufacturing and industry closures beginning to emerge within actual data:
  • Dry van load availability dropped by nearly 37% in week 14
  • Refrigerated loads fell by 33%
  • Flat bed loads decreased by 35%
• Rates within most US markets are declining to normal or slightly below normal levels. Areas that may see an increase are:
  • Loads with an origin of Wyoming, North Dakota and South Dakota

The chart below displays the year-over-year Global Container Freight Index comparing 2019 and 2020.

Our operations and consulting teams are working diligently and will continue to offer alternative solutions to move your cargo in the most cost-effective and efficient way possible. All Allyn International regional offices are fully operational and will continue to support you as we navigate the current and future challenges.
If you have any questions regarding the impact of the coronavirus to your supply chain or need to develop a contingency plan, please contact your Allyn International account manager or email sales@allynintl.com.