Covid update in China - Ningbo Beilun 17/10/22

Due to the outbreaks of Covid-19 in several cities across China, restrictive measures have been put in place which may affect communications and freight movement. Please kindly see the details below:

RED = lockdown - high risk
ORANGE = Regular testing and delays expected - medium to high risk
YELLOW = Medium impact
GREEN = No lockdown - Low impact

Shanghai

With sporadic cases occurring, isolated areas in Shanghai will be placed under closed-off management from time to time. Citizens are required to do regular nucleic acid testing to access public areas such as offices, warehouses, shopping malls, etc. However, will not have an impact on our business for now.

> A 48-hour validated Nucleic acid testing is still mandatory for cross-province trucking service.
> All the operations in the port, terminal and warehouse are currently in normal status, but a delay is expected.

Please note that almost all cross-provincial trucking services are subject to delays of 1 to 2 days due to the current control policies in China including Xiamen, Shenzhen, and Guangzhou. Nucleic acid testing is required more frequently than before.

Ningbo

Temporary static management started in Beilun, Ningbo when the first positive COVID-19 case was detected on Thursday. In response, factories, our warehouse in Beilun, container yards, and all gathering activities have been closed at this moment.

Ningbo Zhoushan Port activated contingency plans immediately to ensure all the operations can be managed as normal. Green channels have been opened specially for round-trip container trucks from four highway entrances including Beilun, Chaiqiao, Chuanshan, and Guoju, to container terminals in port areas in Beilun.

Our team is working on alternative solutions based on the detailed requests, please check case by case.

Tianjin

Some areas are under close-off management. Seaports, airports, and warehouses operation are still operating normally, but with reduced efficiency.

• Trucking on Pick up & delivery remains normal so far, reservation in advance is demanded. Delays may happen due to more strict policies and more frequent inspections required.
• Warehouse, terminals, and Airport are under normal operation, but please expect delays.
• Drivers will need to show a negative nucleic acid test has been completed in the last 48 hours to be able to carry out pick-ups and deliveries.

Our team will continue to monitor the situation closely and keep you informed of ongoing developments. We continue to prioritize high-quality service for all of our customers and we thank you for your support and understanding during this time.