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Update from Dimerco India: Government Restrictions (Jan. 2022)

by | Jan 6, 2022 | News & Media

India is been affected by new infections, and over the last 2 days, Covid -19 New cases 90,928 & 2,630 – Omicron new cases registered. There are 285,401 active cases as of today, and the reason is Christmas/New year 2022 gatherings & state relaxations. As a result, the Indian government is imposing the following restrictions:

 

Night Curfew & Weekend Lockdown: 08th Jan. to 22nd Jan. 2022 (with Local restrictions : Commercial cargo Movements)

Impacted Services:  Road Transport, Rail Services (Freight). Day time Pick-up & Delivery allowed only on Weekdays

Weekends Restrictions- Restricted: Local transport movements allowed within cities, inter -states & national highways

Partial Impact: Customs Clearance, Ground operations at Air Cargo complex/CFS. (Only Day-time operations allowed 10am to 5pm)

 

Operational Functions at Airport & Port:

No Impact: Freighter Services (all Products), Ocean Lines FCL services on all major ports with continuous discharge & uplift

DIMIN Offices  : Effective 10th Jan to 22nd Jan 2022    – All staff Operate “Alternate Day work from office” – As per Local Province Govt. Guidelines

However, Field staff – at Airport, CFS & Customs brokerage will continue to Facilitate the customs processing & deliveries in Weekdays (D1 to D5) with Partial/restricted Operations (D6 & D7)

 

Contingency Plan :

  1. All local pick-ups/Delivery both within City & intra states – will be planned on working weekdays (D1 to D5)
  2. Weekend – deliveries/pick-ups  will be custom cleared & stored at Dimerco Warehouse to minimise – high storage cost at Airport & CFS (D6 & D7) – With restricted Delivery/Pick-ups
  3. Differed Delivery Services (D1 to D5) – Running Route Managed – Consolidated  Delivery/Pick-up to maximise the Transport Efficiency – Air cargo & LCL cargo
  4. Full Container -Delivery/Pick-up will be offered D1 to D5  & Partial Operations in Weekend (D6 & D7)
  5. Expect Delay – Customs clearance & CFS Delivery – High demand & Congestion of movements in Day time.

 

News link :

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/omicron-variant-live-updates-january-5/liveblog/88699564.cms

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/states-bring-back-weekend-curfews-and-ban-on-movement-at-night/articleshow/88702014.cms

https://www.mohfw.gov.in/

You may also contact below person for assistance:

Mr. Rajesh Srinivasan – Country Manager

+91-9702320007

Email : [email protected]

 

Mr. Vilas Salve – Sr. Manager – Finance & Accounting – DIMBLR

+91 -9738981977

Email : [email protected]

 

Mr. Jason Fernandes -Director Sales – DIMBOM & DIMAMD

+91-98218 86151

Email: [email protected]

 

Mr. Dominic Huang – Senior Manager (MNC Accounts/Network Business) – DIMBLR

+91 -9740098176

Email : [email protected]

Mohan Rajendran -Ocean Freight Manager

+ 91-9884040027

Email : [email protected]

 

Mr. Benedict M. Vincent – Operations Manager – DIMBLR & DIMHYD

+91 – 9632770670

Email : [email protected]

 

Ms. Padmaja – Business Development Manager – DIMMAA

+91 – 9500091799

Email : [email protected]

 

Mr. Sandeep – Business Development Manager – DIMDEL

+91 – 9560123014

Email : [email protected]