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Q2 2025
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Q2 2025
Shanghai Imposes Citywide Staggered Lockdown Amid COVID Resurgence
March 28, 2022
Situation Analysis
The municipal government of Shanghai announced on March 27, 2022, that regions east of the Huangpu River of Pudong, Punan, and adjacent areas (including the Pudong New Area, Fengxian, Jinshan and Chongming districts as well as Pujin Subdistrict and Pujiang Town in Minhang District and Xinbang, Shihudang, Maogang and Yexie towns in suburban Songjiang District) will be on lockdown from Monday March 28, to Friday April 1, 2022. During this lockdown, residents of the previously mentioned areas will be tested for COVID-19.
These rules also apply to key subdistricts in Puxi, west of the river, which are already under lockdown and tested frequently.
Following this, from April 1 to 3, 2022 other regions in Puxi region will also be locked down and residents will be similarly tested.
All enterprises in locked-down regions must operate under closed-loop management or allow employees to work from home, except for those offering essential public services. Public transport including buses, subways, ferries, taxis, and online car-hailing services will be suspended in locked-down regions during the lockdown period. Only vehicles related to epidemic control measures, emergency medical services, security, urban operation, and emergency response will be permitted to use roads after obtaining official approval, and the unnecessary use of other vehicles will be prohibited.
During the lockdown, all residential communities will be closed, and residents are required to remain at home. People and vehicles will only be allowed to enter but not exit the neighborhoods. Meal delivery and courier services will remain operating with no-contact delivery to ensure basic life necessities. Delivery staff won't be allowed to enter communities. Workers of government bodies and public institutions are asked to work from home, apart from those who must take part in anti-COVID-19 tasks or ensure the basic operation of the city. Medical staff, anti-COVID-19 personnel, police officers, and delivery personnel may exit their communities with work certificates or certificates from their companies.
LOGISTICS CHANNELS IMPACT
Air Freight
PVG airport remains open. However, expect some delays due to limited manpower. Pick up of shipments to PVG airport for outbound shipments is suspended until further notice in lieu of trucking services suspension, unless with a transportation permit for a specific enterprise. Alterative airport options for outbound/exports are being investigated (including CGO, WUH, HFE, etc). Workers are not allowed to exit their residential area and go into the terminal. Operations continue but with reduced efficiency.
Imports/inbound shipments – Both PVG terminals of PACTL and EAL remain operational, but cargo turnover will be delayed. Performance is under monitoring and evaluation. Delivery services are also similarly suspended unless with a transportation permit for a specific enterprise.
CV has advised the cancelation of their flights until April 2, 2022, while other airlines are also reviewing this situation to provide guidance.
Ocean Freight
All port/terminals (Wai Gao Qiao and Yangshan) remain operational including all gate-in and pick-up at terminals. The port has also announced continual 24-hour handling in and out of terminals with the necessary labor resources allocated. Despite this, container trucking on the road is under suspension unless with specific transportation permits and enterprise. This will also still require both a 48-hour EIR and NAT report for container pick-up and gate-in. Likewise, import FCL pick-up from the terminal is conditional subject to a customs release note, and a 48-hour NAT report plus a transportation permit.
To date, no shipping lines have announced any blank/cancellation of sailings.
CFS/Warehouse
Most of CFS however, is in lockdown in compliance with government policy in both Yangshan and Waigaoqiao areas of Shanghai, including those in Pudong.
Trucking
Trucking is prohibited on toll highways or key access to warehouses and port. Most trucking service providers have announced that service to PVG will be suspended from March 28 to April 1, 2022, and subject to further updates thereafter. The cities in and around the areas of Puxi and Pudong are expected to impose similar guidelines from March 28 to April 4, 2022. A 48-hour negative NAT test certification and transportation certificate are required for movement within each area.
PVG Customs
PVG customs remain operational and online declaration remains available. However, other services like physical declaration, EDI correction, inspection and return business services are on hold until further notice.
Courier Freight
DHL Express has announced their pick-up and delivery services in Shanghai (SHA), Zhejiang Area (HGH) and Jiangsu and Anhui Area (SZV, PVG) will be temporarily suspended until April 1, 2022. DHL will not be accepting shipments to these areas until further notice. Further updates on the status of their service for the week of Monday, April 4, 2022, will be provided by the end of this week.
FedEx has announced its latest COVID-19 control regulation in Shanghai. Beginning March 28, 2022, pick-up and delivery service east of the Huangpu River in Shanghai will be suspended until further notice. During this control period, FedEx International Express, domestic services and TNT brand services will not be available.
UPS has also announced a suspension of their service for all pick-up and delivery in Pudong, Punan, and adjacent areas until further notice.
Key Takeaways
- The situation remains highly fluid and dynamic and warrants close attention and monitoring by all stakeholders collectively to mitigate risk and delays for all logistics channels and pipelines.
- Contact your regional logistics teams directly with any questions or assistance:
- Americas – Jeannie Carpenter (jeannie_carpenter@jabil.com)
- Asia – Francis Loh (francis_loh@jabil.com)
- Europe – Ruth Maciver (ruth_maciver@jabil.com)
Francis Loh
Director, Logistics Asia
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