Newsflash: 1 June

Contents:

1. Fuel Surcharge
2. Update: Shanghai
3. Dragon Boat Festival
4. Article Regarding SARS Stops

1. Fuel Surcharge

As you will no doubt be aware the fuel price has increased yet again. As the official announcement was only made late last night, we are now negotiating the quantum of the increase with our trucking partners and will advise as soon as it is confirmed.

2. Update: Shanghai

Businesses in Shanghai are once again allowed to resume operations, and while they won’t immediately be operating at full capacity it is expected that the situation will return to normal after the Dragon Boat Festival which is from the 3^rd to the 5^th of June.

3. Dragon Boat Festival

Please note that businesses in China will be closed from the 3^rd to the 5^th of June as the country celebrates their Dragon Boat Festival. Operations will resume on the 6^th of June.

4. Article Regarding SARS Stops

Please note attached interesting article regarding SARS stops, link to the original publication below.   We have noticed that they are increasing in frequency, and this article provides some background to these stops.

https://www.freightnews.co.za/article/sars-busts-importers-sugar-textiles-and-tyres