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The global logistics provider, Scan Global Logistics (SGL), takes another game-changing step, increasing its presence in China and Hong Kong. Effective July 5, 2022, Sea-Air Logistics Ltd. (SAL), an accomplished and respected air and ocean freight logistics provider headquartered in Hong Kong, becomes part of the ever-growing SGL family. The acquisition supports the company's strategic growth plans to build further global scale and will strengthen its already comprehensive and decades-long operations in mainland China and Hong Kong.

The need to reduce airfreight emissions in the supply chain is growing faster than ever before. As part of its catalogue of CO2 reducing initiatives, SGL has extended its collaboration with Neste, the world's leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), to provide its customers with a low emission solution with the potential of reducing airfreight emissions by up to 80%*. The agreement supports SGL's target to halve its emissions by 2030 across all scopes.

At the start of this week, the local Shanghai government imposed a new lock-down and subsequently restrictions around the city of Shanghai. Inasmuch as restrictions are limited to specific areas and weekdays, we foresee a significant level of short-term disruption stemming from this situation.

Uncomplicating the world of logistics through Airfreight Charters Scan Global Logistics has one of the most proven Air Charter programs globally, delivering immediate and customer-tailored solutions into any region, country, or location in the world.

As part of the worldwide shipping and logistics network for the COVAX distribution, we were asked to arrange a flight from China to Belgium loaded with ultra-cold freezers headed for African destinations. Facing the week-long shutdown of business due to China’s Golden Week holidays made finding the special cargo required in due time crucial to the timely delivery. Challenge accepted.

The ripple effects on Transportation & Logistics stemming from the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine continue to evolve. Observing the special nature of this situation and after careful consideration, we have effective 4th March, decided to suspend bookings

Following our advisory issued yesterday, the situation continues to develop by the hour. As speculated, as a counter measure towards the western world sanctions, Russia has now closed Russian airspace for 36 specific countries, including all 27 EU countries, Canada and UK.

Following our advisory shared end last week, the conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues to develop and unfortunately escalate. The situation remains fluid and is changing by the hour. We wish to provide you with a fresh update on the situation with this advisory.

In light of recent events concerning the conflict between Ukraine and Russia, we wish to confirm that we are closely monitoring the situation. We remain in close contact with both official authorities and our supplier partners.