The Covid-19 epidemic initially disrupted supply chains within China, which are now gradually being restored, according to Axi Immo. However, the epicenter of the pandemic has shifted to Europe, which has brought challenges for producers and distributors. The logistics sector is striving to maintain liquidity. All truck drivers – regardless of nationality – are exempt from the 14-day quarantine required on entry to Poland. Similar exemptions have been introduced by other EU member states. Fast-track lanes have been created for freight trucks across the EU. It’s all in an attempt to minimize supply chain disruptions. Services have experienced the largest drop in consumer demand, but goods are not fully immune to the slowdown either. Countries can expect a marked decline in the automobile sector, followed by electronics and clothing. All three sectors are suffering from limited production – caused by factory downtime and shipments being held up at ports and borders – as well as lower demand due to uncertainty and precautionary saving by consumers, according to Axi Immo.
