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More Than 88 Million Infected In Henan, Says Official

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  • Nearly 90% of people in Henan, China’s third most populous province, have now been infected with Covid, local health officials say.
  • Provincial official Kan Quancheng revealed the figure – amounting to about 88.5 million people – at a press conference.
  • China is battling an unprecedented surge in cases after abandoning zero-Covid policies in December.
  • The move followed rare protests against lockdowns, quarantines and mass tests.

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Descartes Releases April Report on Global Shipping Crisis: Record Import Volumes but Reduced Port Congestion

ATLANTA, Georgia – Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq: DSGX) (TSX:DSG), the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, released its April report on the ongoing global shipping crisis and analysis for logistics and supply chain professionals. The report shows stronger U.S. ocean container import volumes in March, but reduced wait times at top U.S. ports. However, China’s COVID lockdowns combined with recent geopolitical conflict suggest there may be continuing levels of...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/04/23/descartes-releases-april-report-on-global-shipping-crisis-record-import-volumes-but-reduced-port-congestion/

How have divergent lockdown measures impacted the UK and Europe?

How have divergent lockdown measures impacted the UK and Europe?

Thursday 27 January 2022 – Vol.13 Ed.4.4

Commentary: Outlook 2022: US versus euro area performance

By Geoffrey Yu in London

On the face of things, the UK’s decision to avoid fully locking down the economy over the Christmas period appears to be paying dividends. In contrast, the euro area and wider European Union introduced restrictions relatively early, so markets are starting to price in greater underperformance on growth and policy...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/01/27/how-have-divergent-lockdown-measures-impacted-the-uk-and-europe/

As Ningbo slowly recovers, Covid ripples reach ports of Tianjin and Shenzhen

The port of Ningbo has largely recovered from its latest Covid disruption, but the risk of shipping delays from China has already spread to Tianjin and Shenzhen.
In an update yesterday, Maersk said: “Container gate operations have been recovered completely at Ningbo.” However, forwarders have reported severe disruption to landside operations, which are taking longer to recover.
Maersk said trucking had recovered to 75% of normal capacity, with some services remaining suspended in …

The post As...

https://theloadstar.com/as-ningbo-slowly-recovers-covid-ripples-reach-ports-of-tianjin-and-shenzhen/

Ningbo shippers divert as exports are hit by Covid-restricted trucking

Forwarders are shifting volumes to congested-Shanghai to avoid landside delays, despite carrier schedules so far unaffected by the newest Covid-disruption at Ningbo.
Ningbo-Zhoushan Port has repeatedly fallen victim to China’s tough Covid restrictions over the past six months, with the latest lockdown taking place in Ningbo’s Beilun district, which borders three of the port’s container terminals.
Container loading and discharge is operating normally, but the impact on trucking and access to the...

https://theloadstar.com/ningbo-shippers-divert-as-exports-are-hit-by-covid-restricted-trucking/

Jabs for 5-12 year-olds; 52 new cases…

Jabs for 5-12 year-olds; 52 new cases… 

Monaco

Good Morning Monaco – Thursday, December 23, 2021

Vaccination starts for children aged 5-11
In view of the favourable opinion issued by the Monegasque National Vaccination Committee, children aged 5 to 11 at risk of severe forms of Covid-19 as well as those living in the entourage of an immunocompromised person can now be vaccinated…

Monaco reports 52 new coronavirus cases
Fifty-two Monaco residents tested positive for coronavirus on Wednesday, December...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/12/23/jabs-for-5-12-year-olds-52-new-cases/

Factories shut and Ningbo restricts truckers in Zhejiang province lockdowns

Lockdowns across China’s Zhejiang province have prompted multiple factory closures, and new restrictions have been placed on trucking.
China reported new Covid cases in Tianjin and Guangzhou this week, including the Omicron variant, but the outbreak in Zhejiang, another major manufacturing heartland, remains the most serious.
For example, 20 listed companies operating in the province have suspended operations, according to Reuters, including battery, textile and pharmaceutical manufacturers.
The...

https://theloadstar.com/factories-shut-and-ningbo-restricts-truckers-in-zhejiang-province-lockdowns/

France: new lockdown unlikely; MC no new cases…

France: new lockdown unlikely; MC no new cases…

Good Morning Monaco – Monday, November 29, 2021

France unlikely to bring back lockdown
Government spokesman Gabriel Attal told the CNews TV channel on Sunday that France may escape a renewed lockdown this winter.

No new coronavirus cases on Sunday
After several consecutive days of very high new case numbers, no new cases of coronavirus were reported on Sunday, November 28.

UK tightens entry requirements
UPDATED Sunday, November 28, 12:23: Anyone...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/11/29/france-new-lockdown-unlikely-mc-no-new-cases/

Princess in medical facility, Prince asks for privacy…

Princess in medical facility, Prince asks for privacy…

Monaco; the marina and at the centre the Yacht Club de Monaco

Good Morning Monaco – Saturday, November 20, 2021

Princess in medical facility – Prince asks for privacy In a very candid and wide-ranging interview with People magazine published on Monaco’s National Day, November 19, HSH Prince Albert has given more details about the health issues of Princess Charlene…

Monaco National Day 2021
Monaco geared up for its National Day with flags galore...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/11/20/princess-in-medical-facility-prince-asks-for-privacy/

Monaco talks rubbish

Monaco talks rubbish 

Good Morning Monaco

Wednesday, November 17, 2021

Monaco talks rubbish

Monaco is playing its part again in the European Week of Rubbish Reduction as more and more companies and state offices join the campaign to limit waste.

Princess will not take part in National Day

Princess Charlene will stay away from public celebrations of Monaco’s National Day on Friday, the Prince’s Palace announced on Tuesday.

Lockdown in France dismissed but vigilance needed

Government spokesman Gabriel...

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