cohesion freight (hk) ltd. 2008 beijing olympics business impact date: 4 th august, 2008
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COHESION Freight (HK) Ltd.COHESION Freight (HK) Ltd.
2008 Beijing Olympics Business Impact
Date: 4th August, 2008
Key Highlights
Beijing
Tianjin
Qingdao
Shanghai
Hong Kong
Extend of Impact
HKG
Shanghai
Qingdao
Tianjin
Beijing
The 29th Olympic Games
From Aug/08 to Aug/24Main Venues : BeijingSailing Competition : QingdaoFootball : Tianjin, Shenyang, Qinhuangdao, ShanghaiEquestrian : Hong Kong
Beijing Paralympics
Sep/06 to Sep/17
Control MeasuresAir Quality ControlTraffic ControlPort Security ControlDG Cargo Control
Affected Geography
BeijingBeijing
Traffic Control – Local vehicle usage restriction Meet Euro-1 emission standard Odd/Even # license plates operate
six-hour window on alternate days
Cargo movements Skirt around Beijing Longer transit time between XGN & PEK area
Cargoes in, out & within PEK Extremely restrictive Much more costly
Air Quality Control – Heavy-polluting industries Suspension or reduction of production activities
metallurgy, steel production, chemicals, glass, cement, etc
Minimal impact
Policies Impacts
Tianjin
Traffic Control – during extreme weather condition Suspension of oil production Closure of gas stations Odd/Even # license plates operate
on alternate days
Limited impact, as: Only during extreme weather conditions Less chance for effective several days in a row
Buffer on shipment time is suggested
Air Quality Control – Heavy-polluting industries Suspension or reduction of production activities
metallurgy, steel production, chemicals, glass, cement, etc
Minimal impact
Policies Impacts
Qingdao
Tightened Port Security Control Special administration & regulation on Maritime Safety, with limits on:
Vessel traffic Vessel speed Vessel type Passing time
Ships delay in calling TAO Some carriers drop Qingdao
New World Alliance Withdrawn 3 services from Qingdao temporarily
Air Quality Control – Heavy-polluting industries Suspension or reduction of production activities
metallurgy, steel production, chemicals, glass, cement, etc
Minimal impact
Policies Impacts
Shanghai
DG Cargo ControlLocal Security Measures
Prohibits several categories of DG From July/18 to Aug/25 Applies to:
Export Import Transship In transit at SHA
DG importers not able to get sufficient raw materials for production DG exports suspended
Policies Impacts
Regions around BeijingRegions around BeijingHebei, Shanxi, Shandong & Inner MongoliaHebei, Shanxi, Shandong & Inner Mongolia
Traffic Control – moving goods to Tianjin Not allow passing through
Beijing Needs to diverted
Cargo movements Skirt around Beijing Adding distance Extra fuel consumption Longer transit
Air Quality Control – Heavy-polluting industries Suspension or reduction of production activities
metallurgy, steel production, chemicals, glass, cement, etc
Minimal impact
Policies Impacts
All Mainland China
DG Cargo Control
Disallowed to enter the Olympic Games cities Stringent control of DG transportation
Challenge for manufacturers in transporting :
raw materials finished products
Heightened Security ControlCustoms Declaration & Quality Inspection
Both import and export Tight customs inspection Increase of frequency
Customers need to pay more attention to :
documentation compliances buffer time for shipment
Policies Impacts