Update covid-19
March 16, 2020
Dear Client,
With the spreading of the Coronavirus throughout Europe, we would like to update you as regards our status.
At this moment, all of our hubs and offices in Italy, in Europe and in North America, are open and operational. We would also like to reassure you that in all of our hubs and offices we have implemented all of the measures required to stop the spreading of the virus, smart working included.
Following is a more detailed insight to the services available in the following Countries/Destinations:
ITALY
Please be aware that many manufacturing companies are closed, or are about to close, and that the shops have been shut down for quite a few days now, in compliance with the current regulations.
These two conditions together have caused a drastic drop in shipments, making it in actual fact quite difficult to ensure distribution across Italy.
FRANCE / SPAIN
These two countries very recently have imposed further strict measures that are quite similar to those implemented in Italy.
In particular, they are applying a similar strategy of shutting down shops. Once the shops are closed, de facto the elements for B to B distribution are missing . In this case also, we will do whatever possible, if and for as long as the regulations in force allow it.
GERMANY / BENELUX / UK / CH
At this time, these nations are not applying any measures blocking the circulation of goods. Consequently, our services are scheduled as usual. The problem remains as concerns quantities because, as explained above, the shutdown of a large number of firms has caused a drop in product volumes and thus seriously hinders distribution at a diffused level.
In general, we will continue to do what we can in this difficult and increasingly limiting context. What is important is that we receive, in the near future, feedback from you regarding any shutdowns and/or reopenings, so as to keep us constantly up to date and reactive to the changes in the scenarios.
Another very important feature that also requires your cooperation regards the online sending of shipping documents. As requested by the government authorities, we have set up telecommuting systems that, as you can well imagine, would be useless if the documentation were continued to be sent only on paper and/or without prior notice.
In this quickly evolving context, we will always try to do our best and keep you up to date on the future situation as it unfolds.
Best regards,
Stefano Moretti
C.E.O. Group
