March 2022 – Shenzhen, a major tech sector and electronics manufacturing hub just across from Hong Kong, will be put under a citywide lockdown starting Monday, March 14 as the local government announced after it reported 66 new coronavirus cases.

To prevent the spread of the virus, all but essential workers have been ordered to remain home. The lockdown and a suspension of public transport will last until March 20, a city government notice said, adding that it would launch three rounds of mass testing.

Adults must undergo three P.C.R. tests in the coming days and public transportation will be halted. Supermarkets, farmers’ markets, pharmacies, medical institutions, and express delivery services will be allowed to stay open.

Orders which are manufactured in China will be shipped late and there is a lot of uncertainty from factories. When will factory workers be able to commute back and pick up tools again? Let us know how this affects you and we will update this article with the news.

Why China Suppliers are Temporarily Closing?

The coronavirus outbreak is severely disrupting the lives and businesses of many people in China. It’s not just that more than 17 million are quarantined, with most cities locked down; it’s that people are afraid to go out even if they’re not under quarantine. Many stores are closed as employees stay home for fear of catching the virus or being accused of spreading it.

But apart from affecting the people of Shenzhen, who are dealing with more COVID cases and lost wages, supply chain experts say the impact of the lockdown will devastate global imports and exports of crucial goods for the foreseeable future.

As the coronavirus continues to spread, many Chinese suppliers are shutting down their factories, causing a ripple effect that is being felt across the promotional products industry.

How Can the Recent Outbreak Affect Chinese Goods Importers?

From a production standpoint, the recent coronavirus outbreak can have a massive impact on the supply chain in the region.

Shenzhen’s port is one of the world’s largest. Last year, an outbreak in Shenzhen, which led to a lockdown in the city, has disrupted the global supply chains and caused a steep spike in shipping rates that drove up prices for imported goods in the United States and elsewhere.

Furthermore, China suppliers may impose stricter sanitary rules to ensure that the goods are safe to use. So if your supplier or factory is located in one of the affected cities, resumption of work might take weeks.

 It’s been a difficult time for everyone here, but no matter what the challenge, we always try and face it with optimism and togetherness.

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