On April 26,, the two sides of the conflict in Sudan announced a three-day ceasefire starting on the 25th, but the conflict broke out again in the capital Khartoum and surrounding cities that night. On April 26, local time, the Sudanese doctors' Union issued a statement saying that since the outbreak of armed conflict in many parts of Sudan, 295 civilians have been killed and 1790 civilians have been injured.
Several shipping companies announced: suspend Sudan new booking
In view of the ongoing conflict in the Sudan, the security situation on the ground remains complex and grave. A few days ago, Maersk, Hapo-Lloyd, OOCL and other shipping companies have issued announcements, decided to stop accepting new bookings in Sudan until further notice.
▼ Maersk Line
On April 25,, the Maersk website was updated with "Update on the situation in Sudan". Currently, the conflict that has erupted in Sudan has had a significant impact on the country's logistics operations. Teams work around the clock to find solutions to ensure the safety of people, operations and customer supply chains. These current circumstances mean that new bookings will be temporarily suspended until the situation improves.
Previously, Maersk had issued a notice, Maersk in Khartoum and Port Sudan offices will be closed until further notice.
▼ Hapg-Lloyd
On April 25,, Hapg-Lloyd announced that the current political turmoil in Sudan is challenging the supply chain. As a result, bookings to and from the Sudan have been discontinued with immediate effect.
The Orient Overseas
On April 19, OOCL issued a notice saying that from now on, it will stop picking up all Sudan bkg (including Sudan in the transshipment clause).
Other shipping companies and other specific information, please contact the shipping company for further communication and confirmation.
According to customs data, in 2022, the total value of imports and exports between China and Sudan reached 19.44 billion billion yuan, an increase of 16.0 percent over the same period last year. Among them, China exported 13.62 billion yuan to Sudan, up 16.3 percent year-on-year; imports from Sudan 5.82 billion yuan, up 15.4 percent year-on-year.
the current situation, the Sudanese Armed Forces and the rapid support forces continue to confront and exchange fire, the security situation in the capital Khartoum and other places is still complex and grim, and there is still great uncertainty about the future direction. The production and operation, receipt and delivery, payment, logistics and transportation of local enterprises may be seriously affected.
Source: Ningbo Shipping