01 Spain Street demonstrations broke out in many European countries. Farmers and truck drivers took to the streets to whistle, pull banners, and block traffic to protest soaring oil prices. The sanctions against Russia have caused a sudden increase in energy costs in Europe and the United States, and also triggered unprecedented inflation. Since last weekend, street demonstrations have erupted in many European countries, with farmers and truck drivers taking to the streets to whistle, pull banners and block traffic in protest of soaring oil prices. According to reports from foreign media such as Russia today and the Associated Press, on the 20th local time, a large-scale demonstration broke out in Madrid, Spain. People protested that the government could not curb price increases. According to official estimates, about 150,000 people participated in the protest. Many groups of farmers and workers waved national flags, whistled and crossed the streets to the sound of tractors. Demonstrators protested rising fuel and food prices and called on the government to stop speculation and pass new laws to regulate supply chains. 02 Germany, France Last week, there were also street protests on the streets of Hamburg, Germany, mainly due to large-scale demonstrations caused by rising oil prices. About 200 cars blocked traffic with banners that read “Truck drivers need fair diesel prices” and other words. The German Fisheries Association also said the price of diesel fuel used by ships has doubled in recent weeks. Higher fuel costs have hit trucker groups and caused operational problems for companies that rely on these vehicles to transport products. There have also been sporadic protests in France. On the 18th local time, about 20 farmers in western Brittany drove a tractor convoy to block traffic on the highway. In recent days, French road transporters and fishermen have also set up temporary roadblocks. The concentrated outbreak of multiple protests has caused public opinion. Concern over soaring fuel prices. At present, there are riots in many parts of Europe, which will have a certain impact on the logistics and distribution of sellers. Everyone should also pay attention to the problem of delivery delays. Port operation, terminal operation efficiency, land transportation, etc. may be affected. No one will deliver the goods when they arrive, and the state of paralysis at the end of the journey is still unknown. Foreign trade freight forwarding companies need to be vigilant. MSC From April 1, shippers will also face a bunker surcharge of 25% that most ocean carriers in northern Europe will add to the cost of shipping on their routes. A few days ago, MSC said that the current global political situation is causing significant and unpredictable fluctuations in global fuel prices. As a result, from April 15, 2022, until further notice, MSC will recalculate global fuel surcharges at two-week rather than monthly rates for all Asian-traded spot and quarterly contracts until further notice. Korea Shipping Korea Shipping has issued a notice that the adjusted new LSS (the second quarter) will be implemented on April 1, which has been increased compared to the first quarter. Increased fuel surcharges and skyrocketing transportation costs. Then the logistics price is bound to rise! If you have a delivery plan, you must be in advance, and make an advance stocking plan.
