For all the information about shipping in China during COVID, see this week’s report (week 24) Highlights include that there are new COVID-19 cases in China – mainly imported. Additional reports are listed below, including quarantine requirements in China’s main ports. All data comes directly from our agent in China, Ocean Favor – the biggest non-state-owned shipping agency in China.
Here’s a quick preview of some of the newest information on shipping in China during COVID and links to four key additional reports:
Chinese mainland reports 21 new COVID-19 cases
- The Chinese mainland reported 21 new COVID-19 cases, all from abroad, the National Health Commission said in its daily report on Wednesday.
- No new deaths related to COVID-19 were reported in the day but three new suspected cases, all from abroad, were recorded.
Guangzhou epidemic fight at ‘crucial stage’
- The city has reported 147 locally transmitted COVID-19 cases since May 21, including 140 confirmed cases and seven asymptomatic carriers, according to the health commission.
Port congestion – the latest average waiting times per port
- View the average waiting days for crude oil, iron ore and coal.
Updated port operations, including quarantine information
- See the latest updates on quarantine, spare parts and crew changes in our per port report.
YOUR VESSELS, OUR PORTS
Do you have vessels in China and Singapore and need someone who will help you navigate increased COVID measures and solve shipping problems before they have even happened? Contact MasOceans SA and together with our local partners, Ocean Favor, your port calls will run smoothly.
Together with Ocean Favor, we manage port calls in Basuo, Beihai, Changshu, Dalian, Dandong, Dongguan, Dongying, Fuzhou / Kemen, Guangzhou, Hongkong, Huanghua, Jiangyin, Jingtang / Caofeidian, Jinzhou, Lianyungang, Longkou, Maoming, Nanjing, Nantong/Rugao, Ningbo Ningde, Panjin, Penglai, Qingdao / Dongjiakou, Qinhuangdao, Qinzhou, Quanzhou, / Meizhouwan, Rizhao, Shantou, Shenzhen, Singapore, Taicang, Taizho,Tianjin, Xiamen, Yangjiang, Yangpu, Yantai, Yingkou, Zhangjiagang, Zhanjiang, Zhapu, Zhenjiang, Zhoushan and Zhuhai.
Book a port call with Martaxelle Erussard | martaxelle@masoceans.com | +41 (0) 22 552 00 51


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