Coronavirus Update - May 14th

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.  
Maintaining operational success is pivotal and planning ahead remains a critical component to avoiding some of the common pitfalls being experienced today. International transport can be challenging but continuing to compare carriers’ rates for each individual shipment, planning in advance, shipping ocean when possible and adding buffer transit time will all assist in making the right decision for your shipments.  

Please join my colleague Matthew Dreckman and I next Wednesday, May 20 at 2:00 p.m. est. for our webinar reflecting on the last month of logistics trends and the global road to recovery. A link to register can be found at the end of this publication.

Americas

• 8 US states remain shut down while the other 42 states have either reopened partially, fully or have plans in place to lift restrictions soon.
• Air cargo capacity is available from the US to China however rates continue to be higher than pre-COVID-19 levels. 

United States – 1,398,393 confirmed cases, 243,430 (17%) recovered, 84,575 deaths

Brazil – 196,158 confirmed cases, 78,424 (40%) recovered, 13,551 deaths 

EMEA

• Land border controls in Spain will continue until May 24 while relaxations on driving and resting times are in effect until May 31. The mandatory 14-day quarantine for individuals returning from abroad do not apply to international transport drivers.

Russia – 252,245 confirmed cases, 53,530 (21%) recovered, 2,305 deaths 
United Kingdom – 234,431 confirmed cases, 1,032 (0.4%) recovered, 33,692 deaths Spain – 228,691 confirmed cases, 140,823 (62%) recovered, 27,104 deaths 
Italy – 222,104 confirmed cases, 112,541 (51%) recovered, 31,368 deaths 
France – 178,184 confirmed cases, 58,786 (33%) recovered, 27,077 deaths
Germany – 174,284 confirmed cases, 150,300 (86%) recovered, 7,868 deaths Turkey – 143,114 confirmed cases, 101,715 (71%) recovered, 3,952 deaths 

APAC

• India’s technology ministry announced it is launching a contract-tracing app for over five million JioPhone users.
• The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) will now allow carriers to operate all-cargo flights from Beijing’s two airports; lifting the restrictions that only allowed them to pick one of the two airports.
• Vietnam is increasing the number of domestic flights on many routes including the Hanoi-Ho Chi Minh City route.

China – 84,025 confirmed cases, 79,252 (94%) recovered, 4,637 deaths 

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

Global Air Cargo Transport – Updated 05.14.2020 

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

* 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 05.14.2020 

 

Global Ocean Transport Impact – Updated 05.14.2020 

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 05.08.2020 

*Source: Freightos Baltic Index

Global Road and Rail Transport – Updated 05.14.2020 

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 05.14.2020 

The US truck market volumes have lifted from the “bottom” but are nowhere near normal levels. Overall refrigerated trucking has reached 71.9% of normal levels, while dry van and flat bed have only reached 60% and 39% respectively. 

• Rates within most US markets are currently at normal or below normal levels however areas that may see an increase are:
  • Loads with an origin of Oregon, South Dakota and Vermont
  • Loads with a destination of Oregon, Nevada and Utah

The chart below displays the total US truck freight recovery index including the refrigerated, dry van and flat bed trucking segments as of May 11, 2020.  

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 is available on our website www.allynintl.com.  

Join us for our upcoming Supply Chain Road to Recovery webinar scheduled for next Wednesday, May 20 at 2:00 p.m. est. by registering using the following link: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3102837613521787917  

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.