It is known that the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic situation has negatively impacted cruise and shipping industry. Although, several ports informed that continue their cargo operations.
In fact, Port of Oakland along with Oakland International Airport in California said that will remain operational despite an Alameda County shelter-in-place order.
Our operations are critical to the health, safety, infrastructure and economy of our region. We will continue to function as a vital gateway for global trade and transportation while doing everything possible to protect our employees, customers and business partners.
…said Port of Oakland Executive Director Danny Wan.
Moreover, the port authorities announced that marine terminals would keep loading and unloading cargo from vessels, while the airport would continue its scheduled departing flights.
In light of the coronavirus outbreak, the port said that will adopt new measures within its operations in order to reduce employee exposure to the disease.
At the moment, there are no any COVID-19 positive cases of employees, customers or business partners reported.
For the records, Port of Los Angeles, Port of Long Beach and Port of Hueneme continue their cargo operations as well.
Among others, Port of Antwerp recently reported that the Prime Minister asked from major sectors of industry, including the port, to continue operations.
Concluding, Chinese ports managed to slightly recover, as offloading operations are returning to their normal working conditions and severe traffic congestion is easing.