Baltimore port closure has minimal impact on Singapore’s car industry

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However, if other ports cannot cope with added capacity, this could spill over to disrupt the export of goods like petroleum to Asia, said one analyst.

There is no delay in the import of American cars or its parts to Singapore, automobile service providers said.SINGAPORE: There is no delay in the import of American cars or its parts to Singapore, automobile service providers said.

The Baltimore port is one of two ports on the Eastern Seaboard that is deep enough for very large container ships that carry goods like vehicles and farming and construction equipment, international growth practice partner at consulting firm PwC Singapore David Wijeratne told CNA. "While we don't expect any delays because we source orders or parts from Asian countries, European countries, or even locally, we will still keep an eye out to see if there are any unexpected impacts just to be on the safe side,” said head of marketing at Vin’s Automotive, Mr Aaron De Roza.

“A number of companies have begun to deploy alternative plans with regards to their logistics in the first instance, so they're planning for this more than they did before. It's not to say that there isn't an impact. But I think it's becoming more manageable that many companies are preparing for that,” he said.

 

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