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COHESION Freight (HK) Ltd.COHESION Freight (HK) Ltd.
2008 Beijing Olympics Business Impact
Date: 4th August, 2008
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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
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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
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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
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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New World Alliance Withdrawn 3 services from Qingdao temporarily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
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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
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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
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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