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Ocean Network Express (ONE) updated the situation in Shanghai on Thursday saying no improvement has been seen since its last update on April 6, 2022.
Trucking remains limited and the terminals are still congested, while reefer yard plug capacity remains highly stressed. Hence, there is a possibility that reefer containers cannot be discharged in Shanghai until the situation eases, ONE said.
Considering this situation, ONE encourages its customers to consider a change of destination (COD) to alternative ports to prevent delays and/or damage to their cargo, especially for time-sensitive commodities. For customers who prefer to have their cargo retained on board (ROB) and returned to origin port, this can be arranged as well. If they do not COD or ROB their containers and they cannot be discharged in Shanghai, the containers will be diverted to transhipment ports to be stored in the interim and will be transported to Shanghai once the situation permits.
ONE said it will waive the COD or ROB administration fee for customers who decide to divert their cargo from Shanghai to alternative ports. However, there may be additional costs incurred for both cases above and such costs will be on consignee’s account and payable upon delivery, ONE added.
