As the epidemic continues to worsen and is on the verge of collapse, the city of Los Angeles in the United States announced on December 3 that it would re-enter a state of lockdown. Previously, the two major ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach were “close to complete paralysis” due to port congestion due to shortages of equipment and manpower. After the “closure” of Los Angeles this time, it will be even more difficult to manage port cargo!
On December 2, local time, the city of Los Angeles issued an emergency administrative order requiring all residents of the city to stay at home from now on. People can only legally leave their residence to engage in certain essential activities.
The emergency executive order requires people to stay at home, and all those who need to go to work in person All units are closed. As early as November 30, Los Angeles had already issued a stay-at-home order, and the stay-at-home order issued this time is even stricter.
On December 3, local time, California Governor Gavin Newsom also announced a The latest stay-at-home order. The new stay-at-home order divides California into five regions: Northern California, Greater Sacramento, the Bay Area, San Joaquin Valley and Southern California. California will ban all non-essential travel across the state.
Recently, news that the two major ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in the United States are experiencing serious port congestion due to shortages of equipment and manpower and that freight rates continue to rise have dominated the screen.
Previously, major shipping companies issued notices stating that there is a serious shortage of labor at the Port of Los Angeles, and ship loading and unloading will be greatly affected. However, after the “city closure” of Los Angeles, these goods will be even more difficult to manage.
In terms of air transportation, the US epidemic has exacerbated the paralysis of LAX. According to industry sources, due to the widespread infection of COVID-19 among local panel demolition workers at LAX in the United States, CA has notified the cancellation of all passenger and cargo flights and passenger-to-cargo flights from December 1 to 10. CZ has followed up and canceled more than 10 flights. MU is expected to follow suit, and the recovery time is to be determined.
At present, the epidemic situation in the United States is also very serious. Christmas is coming again. After the “city closure”, more goods will enter the United States, and the logistics pressure will only be greater. Judging from the current situation, some freight forwarders said helplessly: “Freight rates will continue to rise in December, the timeliness of sea and air transportation will be more uncertain, and shipping space will become more tight.”
I would like to remind you that there are recent trade transactions with the United States. Freight forwarders and cargo owners should pay attention to the logistics situation in real time and be prepared for delays.
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