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Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Advisory Notice #6

Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Advisory Notice #6

23/04/2020

The COVID-19 situation has continued to escalate globally and within the Asia-Pacific region that Swire Shipping proudly serves. As our key markets contend with the challenges posed by COVID-19, several ‘quarantine’ measures have been implemented causing delays to the network. Swire Shipping will continue to comply with and support all government measures to protect communities from the spread of the virus.

As a result of the pandemic and these quarantine measures, and in order to continue to support these markets and keep vital trade lanes open, the following temporary network changes are hereby announced. Please do not hesitate to contact your local Swire Shipping representative for more information and solutions for your shipping needs.

1) Network Changes

Papua New Guinea related immediate network disruptions:

Service Vessel / Sailing Changes Impact / Mitigation
CHA (SEA) Orea (v2012s) A 14-day quarantine period from any international port is in effect in Lae. Vessel currently in PNG waters awaiting berthing permission. Berthing will be delayed by up to 6 days to the 24th April.
ESEA Shansi (v2005s) A 14-day quarantine period from any international port is in effect in Lae. Vessel will be forced to call at Port Moresby for cargo discharge.
A detailed customer notice will be distributed as soon as possible communicating customer options and their associated costs.

Network changes:

Service Vessel / Sailing Changes Impact / Mitigation
ESEA Mount Cameron (v2008) Sailing due to commence on 24th April will be blanked. Shansi (v2009s) will be revised to commence earlier on 4th May. For destinations, this will mean a 7-9 day delay from that advertised for Mount Cameron v2008s.
NAX Buxhansa (v2007) Sailing due to commence exShanghai on 8th May will be blanked. Southbound cargo requirements will be covered by adjacent NAX and NAT voyages, with an additional Nansha port call added to Shuntien v2008s on NAT.
PNA Papuan Chief (v2011) Sailing due to commence ex-Busan on 4th June will be blanked. Cargo requirements will be covered with space prioritized on adjacent PNA voyages.
NAT Multiple No major service changes currently. However, for rotation alterations and port omissions, please refer to the detailed schedule.
TRT Multiple Suspension of service as a result of New Zealand and Australia lockdowns. Consultation with key customers continues in light of New Zealand’s revision of lockdown restrictions due to be applied from 27th April.

2) Network Restrictions

Governments continue to implement measures to protect communities from the spread of the virus. In some cases, these will disrupt our schedules. Please note that the below restrictions have been abbreviated to show countries relevant to our network only.

Destination Measures implemented
Australia (New South Wales) 14 days from Mainland China, Iran, Italy, South Korea.
Introduced by Port Authority of NSW, not state or federal government.
Australia (Queensland) Brisbane: 14 days from Mainland China and South Korea
Rest of Queensland (including Townsville): 14 days from all other ports, with exemptions for New Zealand, South Pacific Islands, Singapore & Papua New Guinea.
Fiji Latouka port was closed for a period in late March. However, activity has now restarted.
Kiribati 14 days from any country with a confirmed case of COVID-19
Marshall Islands 14 days from Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, South Korea, Italy, Japan
Niue 14 days from Mainland China, Hong Kong, Chinese Taipei (Taiwan), Macau, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Indonesia, Thailand
Papua New Guinea A 14-day quarantine period is currently in effect in Lae for vessels from any international port.
Solomon Islands 14 days from any international port.
Comment: The ability to apply for and receive dispensation to reduce this to 4 days has been in effect for strategically important cargo ships.
Tonga 14 days from China, Hong Kong, Macau, Chinese Taipei (Taiwan), Republic of Korea, Japan, Singapore, Australia, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines
Torres Strait Pilotage (Great Barrier Reef) 14 days from Mainland China, South Korea
Note: Introduced by pilotage companies, not state or federal government.
Western Samoa 14 days from Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Japan, Singapore, Thailand, South Korea, Chinese Taipei (Taiwan), Australia.

Please do not hesitate to contact your local Swire Shipping representative for more information and solutions for your shipping needs.

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