Newsflash:
1. SARS Penalty Guidelines
2. Covid-19 Update – Shanghai
1. SARS Penalty Guidelines
Please refer to the attached Contravention List. We note that SARS are becoming increasingly strict regarding the Penalty System, and it is vital that invoices submitted comply with the following:
- Must read “Commercial Invoice” – cannot be Pro-forma.
- There must be a unique invoice number.
- Must be in English.
- Goods description has to be sufficient in order to classify HS codes correctly.
- The Incoterm must be stated
The financial penalties for non-compliance are quite severe and we strongly urge all clients to ensure compliance.
2. Covid-19 Update – Shanghai
Please refer to the attached notification received from our partners in China regarding the most recent lockdowns in the Shanghai region. Please advise our team as far in advance as possible of any planned movements out of this area so that we can pro-actively look for options and mitigate the delays . In summary we note as follows:
- FCL trucking: Is continuing on an ad hoc basis, depending on where the cargo is situated and whether a driver is available.
- LCL trucking: Temporarily suspended, however, this is being constantly reassessed in conjunction with the NVOCC depots.
- Depots: Some depots are still operational with reduced staff.
- Port Terminals: Operational with some delays. Truckers are only allowed entry with a negative 48-hour Nucleic Acid test.
- Air Freight: Shanghai Pudong is operational albeit at reduced capacity and trucks from outside the area are only allowed to enter with relevant permits. We expect significant congestion at PVG once the restrictions are lifted.
- Office Staff: The teams are fully operational either at home or at the office where allowed.