Coronavirus Update - March 18

Allyn International is committed to providing you with the latest and most accurate updates during this very fluid and everchanging period. Different countries and different states/provinces within those countries are adopting policies regarding their response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Our goal with the information provided below, is to give you, at a high-level,
the current state of the most heavily impacted regions.

At this time, the most effected international transport mode continues to be air. As a result of passenger flight cancellations and reductions cargo capacity has been greatly reduced. Reduced capacity and high-demand for the remaining space has resulted in a substantial increase in shipping costs.

APAC

• The Malaysian government is restricting truck movement from Thailand and Singapore. At this time, food transportation is the only exception. Effective March 18 – March 31.
• In an effort to meet deadlines, Ocean to air mode switches are adding to the air freight capacity shortages.

China

• 81,102 confirmed cases (0.1% increase since Monday), 69,755 recovered, 3,241 deaths
• Imports to China are being delayed 1-3 days and exports are delayed 2-4 days.
• Freight operations are slowing returning to a normal schedule.

South Korea

• 8,413 confirmed cases (3.1% increase since Monday), 1,540 recovered, 84 deaths
• Airports are operating normally, however many passenger flights have been cancelled.

EMEA

• European Union member countries as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland have closed their external borders to non-essential travel for 30 days. Movement within the EU is still permitted, and the travel restrictions do not apply to medical staff, medicines or goods.
• Lufthansa, Air France-KLM, Franco-Dutch and Ryanair have all reduced their capacities by 70 percent or more
• Air capacity shortage
• Decrease in export volumes but imports are remaining stable.

Italy

• 24,747 confirmed cases (44% increase since Monday), 4,025 recovered, 2,978 deaths

Iran

• 17,361 confirmed cases (25% increase since Monday), 5,389 recovered, 1,135 deaths

Spain

• 13,910 confirmed cases (48% increase since Monday), 1,081 recovered, 623 deaths

Germany

• 11,302 confirmed cases (58% increase since Monday), 105 recovered, 28 deaths

Americas

United States

• 7,323 confirmed cases (92% increase since Monday), Number recovered not available, 115 deaths
• Air cargo capacity is expected to worsen in the next week
• Driver hour limits have been lifted for emergency supply transport
• Individual states are altering their precautions daily, however no major impact to domestic cargo has been felt yet.

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

Air Cargo Transport – Updated 03.18.2020

Please note: the above table displays airport operational updates and does not include carrier capacity data
* Wuhan airport has reopened. Flights will resume, at earliest, the end of March.
** Hefei airport is operational however passenger flights are still suspended. No impact to import, export, or custom
clearances.

Ocean Transport –Updated 03.18.2020

Please note: The above table displays seaport operational updates and does not include carrier capacity data
* The Hubei province (including Wuhan) ocean port continues its’ suspension of all transportation

• Equipment shortages in the EU and NAM
• Booking lead time for backhaul trade is around 4 to 5 weeks within the EMEA region

Road and Rail Transport – Updated 03.18.2020

• All highways in China are toll-free until the end of June

Our operations 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.