Coronavirus Update - April 6

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, the current outlook of the most heavily impacted regions.

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Americas

• 43 US states are now under stay-at-home orders by their state governments. Essential workers and businesses remain operational.
• Trucking rates continue to increase as the demand to haul essentials goods increases.
• Airlines significantly decrease flights to COVID-19 hotspot, New York City.

United States – 337,971 confirmed cases (128% increase since 3.30.2020), 17,582 recovered, 9,654 deaths

EMEA

• Italy and Spain have reported a decrease in virus deaths; a sign each nation may be passed the virus apex.
• Spain is expecting to reach the peak of the virus curve this coming weekend.
• At this time, Germany is expected to lift lockdown restrictions on April 19.
• Non-essential businesses remain closed throughout the region causing pick-up and delivery delays.

Spain – 135,032 confirmed cases (58% increase since 3.30.2020), 40,437 recovered, 13,055 deaths
Italy – 128,948 confirmed cases (32% increase since 3.30.2020), 21,815 recovered, 15,887 deaths
Germany – 100,186 confirmed cases (57% increase since 3.30.2020), 28,700 recovered, 1,590 deaths
France – 93,780 confirmed cases (107% increase since 3.31.2020), 16,354 recovered, 8,093 deaths

APAC

• Initially, the movement of non-essential goods was permitted. The Indian government has now restricted transport to essentials only. Individual passes are being issued to businesses that are considered essential.
• Cross-border road freight from China to Vietnam may experience delivery delays.
• China is attempting to mitigate further spread of imported COVID-19 cases via their land borders.
• Japan is likely to declare a state of emergency. Doing so will allow local authorities to issue stay-at-home orders.

China

• 82,665 confirmed cases (0.5% increase since 3.30.2020), 77,310 recovered, 3,335 deaths

Middle East and Africa

• Cross-border road freight in Kuwait may experience slight delays. All land borders are closed except for essential goods, including food.
• UAE land borders are open for transport of essential goods with mild to medium delays.
• South African airports are operating with a focus on essential goods. Cross-border road freight is severely impacted, and delays and disruptions are very likely. Ocean and freighter capacity is critically low or not available.

Iran
• 60,500 confirmed cases (46% increase since 3.30.2020), 24,236 recovered, 3,739 deaths

The following tables and chart will provide the current cargo transport operational status for heavily affected countries.

Air Cargo Transport – Updated 4.06.2020

• Cargo-only flights are being added to carrier networks to assist with the mismatch of supply and demand
• Price increases are expected to continue until mid-April

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.
*** Restricted operations in India are impacting cargo flights; freighters are operating with reduced capacity.
**** Madrid terminals are closed expect for essential goods. All other are operating normally for cargo only operations.

Air Freight Capacity by Trade Lane – Updated 04.06.2020

• Qatar Airways Cargo expanded its network by adding freight-only passenger aircraft to India and the Middle East and full freighter services to Australia.

Ocean Transport –Updated 04.06.2020

• Carriers are cutting capacity due to increasing lockdowns across major markets.

Please note: The above table displays seaport operational updates and does not include carrier capacity data
* Ocean freight from India to Africa has capacity available. All other trade lanes have reduced capacity.

Road and Rail Transport – Updated 04.06.2020

• Possible trucking delays to South East Asia as a result of temporary border closures. Food and medicalbessentials are not restricted but may be delayed due to border congestion.

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

The chart below displays the year-over-year Freightos Baltic Index

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.

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