Burst! 81 ports are closed!
Recently, the latest report released by the National Emergency Operations Center of Peru shows that the central and northern Pacific coast areas of the country have encountered unprecedented abnormal waves, these waves not only strongly impact the coastline, but also caused serious disasters such as seawater backflooding.
According to preliminary statistics, 81 ports have been forced to close due to security concerns, resulting in disruption of maritime traffic.
Port closures affect the import, export and transshipment of goods, and can also lead to the detention and delay of goods, increasing transport costs and uncertainty.
In addition, abnormal waves may hit port facilities such as docks, warehouses and loading and unloading equipment, causing damage or functional failure. Damaged port facilities need to be repaired and maintained, which will affect the normal operation and efficiency of the port.
Peru is an important trading partner in South America, and its port closures could affect trade with neighboring countries and international markets.
Many coastal towns in Peru have been hit by huge waves for several days, which not only destroyed coastal infrastructure, but also directly threatened the lives of residents.
Several boats were badly damaged in the sudden disaster, and some were even swept away by the waves, while fishermen were stranded at sea and in extreme danger because the port was closed and they could not return to port in time.
More serious is that about 20 fishermen suffered a sudden change while working at sea, trapped in the fishing boat, is now anxiously waiting for the military emergency rescue.
The phenomenon of seawater inundation occurred in many places, and a large number of beaches and coastal cities were inundated by seawater, which caused damage to residents' houses and seriously affected their lives. In some areas, water and power were even cut off, exacerbating the difficulties of residents' lives.
The Peruvian Navy said in its latest statement that the impact of this unusual wave phenomenon on the coastal area is expected to last until early January 2025.
This means that in the coming period of time, the coastal areas of Peru will continue to face the threat of disasters such as high waves and seawater flooding, and it is necessary to continue to do a good job in prevention and response.
Peru is an important trading partner of China
China and Peru signed the Free Trade Agreement on April 28, 2009, which came into effect on March 1, 2010. China and Peru have implemented zero tariffs on more than 90% of their respective products in phases, covering light industry, electronics, machinery, fruits and other products, enabling the two countries to join hands in the "zero tariff era".
According to the statistics of the General Administration of Customs, from January to October 2024, China's import and export to Peru reached 254.69 billion yuan, up 16.8% year on year.
Among them, China's export of mechanical and electrical products to Peru was 40.43 billion yuan, an increase of 18.1%, accounting for 50.2% of the total value of China's export to Peru in the same period. Among them, the exports of automobiles and spare parts, mobile phones, computers and household appliances increased by 8.7%, 29.1%, 29.3% and 34.7%, respectively.
China's export of Romi products to Peru reached 16.5 billion yuan, an increase of 8.3%, accounting for 20.5%. Among them, the export of textile and clothing and plastic products increased by 9.1% and 14.3%, respectively.
Small series in this to remind the recent goods sent to Peru shippers freight forwarding friends to pay attention to the situation changes, reasonable arrangement of shipments, to avoid any unnecessary loss or trouble.
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