Following the market disruption after the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak, ocean carrier CMA CGM reports that cargo operations at China’s major seaports are beginning to return to normal as public health restrictions related to the virus are eased.
The company informs that manufacturing activities are “gradually picking up” as more port workers and truck drivers return to their places to resume operations, while cargo flow is easing up at the major coastal ports.
In short, business operations have now entered the recovery phase
… CMA CGM notes.
Yet, given that the epidemic is not fully over in China, the company is still taking precautions to protect the health and well-being of staff. This is achieved by group’s offices being ran by alternating teams on different work schedules as part of a risk-mitigation strategy, while the employees who are working from home during designated hours will continue to serve customers remotely.
Also, the company highlights that they’re fully committed to comply with any regulatory requirements and policies aimed at curbing the spread of the COVID-19.
Overall, ships in ports worldwide are facing delays because of the coronavirus, with additional HSE and customs checks being conducted in some ports. In certain ports, crew changes are difficult or banned, and vessels may be subject to additional checks or even quarantine.
