CBP Says COVID-19 Safety Protocol Not Expected to Slow Cargo Processing
CBP expects cargo processing speeds to remain normal despite some preventive measures meant to stop the spread of the coronavirus disease that was first identified in Wuhan, China, now called COVID-19, an agency spokesperson said by email. “CBP continues to…
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process cargo at its normal rate as there has been no identified threat as it relates to cargo shipments,” she said. “Vessels or embarked crewmembers or passengers that have recently been in China will have their arrivals fully vetted to safeguard the American public yet facilitate trade. This safety protocol is not anticipated to slow down the movement of cargo.”