Coronavirus Update - June 16

Allyn International is committed to providing you with the latest and most accurate updates during this very fluid and ever-changing 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.  

Countries around the world are reopening following country-wide COVID-19 lockdowns. The increase in the movement of people does pose a risk of virus infection spikes so it is important to continue monitoring local guidelines as they vary greatly between regions and could change with little to no warning. As of today, no new restrictions are being imposed but governments around the world are watching the virus statistics very closely.  

Airports and land borders throughout Europe have begun reopening to travelers and restrictions are set to ease completely over the next few weeks. With that being said, social distancing, mask requirements and other screenings will remain in effect for quite some time. 

Americas 

• New York’s LaGuardia Airport’s 8-billion-dollar project hit a milestone this week. The completely rebuilt arrivals and departures terminal will allow for a safer traveling experience for passengers, especially during this time.
• Consulting firms have suggested that seven Brazilian states enter a 15-day lockdown to help flatten the curve. But government officials believe public buy-in would be both necessary and unlikely and enforcing such measures would be nearly impossible to impose.
• Canadian borders are scheduled to reopen to nonessential travelers on June 21.

United States – 2,115,079 confirmed cases, 576,334 (27%) recovered, 116,250 deaths

Brazil – 888,271 confirmed cases, 477,709 (50%) recovered, 43,959 deaths 

EMEA 

• The European Commission recommended lifting border checks with the EU and all Schengen countries beginning June 15.
• French “green zones” have reopened; allowing restaurants and cafes to resume operations.

Russia – 544,725 confirmed cases, 293,780 (54%) recovered, 7,274 deaths 
United Kingdom – 298,315 confirmed cases, 1,284 (0.4%) recovered, 42,054 deaths
Spain – 244,109 confirmed cases, 150,376 (62%) recovered, 27,136 deaths 
Italy – 237,290 confirmed cases, 177,010 (75%) recovered, 34,371 deaths 

APAC 

• The Beijing Daxing International Airport handled its first cargo route last week. The new 11-billion-dollar airport has 24 freighter stands and can handle 2m tonnes of cargo annually.

India – 343,091 confirmed cases, 180,013 (52%) recovered, 9,900 deaths 

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

Global Air Cargo Transport – Updated 06.16.2020 

Please note: the above table displays airport operational updates and does not include carrier capacity data. 

* Chicago, Denver, 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 and San Diego 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 have resumed subject to availability of Custom’s officers.  

Global Air Freight Capacity by Trade Lane – Updated 06.16.2020 

Global Ocean Transport Impact – Updated 06.16.2020 

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

Global Ocean Container Average Weekly Price by Trade Lane – Baltic Index – Updated 06.12.2020 

*Source: Freightos Baltic Index

Global Road and Rail Transport – Updated 06.16.2020 

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

United States of America Domestic Trucking Overview – Updated 06.16.2020 

The US trucking market continues to indicate a recovery as the US economy emerges from COVID-19 lockdowns. Dry van has recovered 87.9% since the COVID-19 lockdowns began effecting the US trucking market. The refrigerated and flatbed segments have recovered 80.2% and 66.8% respectively.   

• Rates within most US markets are currently at normal or below normal levels however areas that may see an increase are:
  • Loads with the origin of Oregon, Montana and Wyoming.

The chart below displays the US COVID-19 truck freight recovery index including the dry van, refrigerated and flatbed segments.  

The map below shows each US state’s current operational status. 

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. 

For your convenience, our COVID-19 updates along with additional information from our tax, trade and logistics teams are available on our website www.allynintl.com.  

If you have any questions regarding the impact of the coronavirus to your supply chain or would like additional research and market intelligence, please contact our Americas Consulting and Sourcing manager Mitchell Turiel at Turiel.m@allynintl.com or (239) 219-7179.