英富曼集团总监Rob Fisher说：“自从2019年12月在武汉爆发新型冠状病毒（2019-nCoV）以来，我们一直在密切关注疫情发展。在这个特殊时期首先我们希望表达对在中国的同事，合作伙伴和客户的深切的挂念和支持.”
“经过与我们的合作伙伴中国集装箱行业协会（CCIA）的认真磋商，与展馆的深入讨论，我们决定重新安排今年的展会的日期，以确保参展商、参观者和工作人员的安全。通过推迟集装箱多式联运亚洲展，我们为集装箱运输和多式联运行业提供了时间，用来恢复因疫情及其对全球贸易的影响而遭受的任何挫折。”
中国集装箱行业协会会长、中集集团副总裁黄田化先生说：“中集集团作为集装箱产业的龙头企业，始终以推动全球集装箱行业发展为使命。自2014年集装箱多式联运亚洲展落户中国，中集集团一直是集装箱多式联运亚洲展的主要赞助商和忠实展商，集装箱多式联运亚洲展已成为中集集团每年展示最前沿服务成果，成为与全球伙伴交流合作的重要舞台。”
“我们非常赞赏集装箱多式联运亚洲展延期举办的决定，这既体现了主办方对全球展商、观众的生命安全和身体健康负责的态度，也表达了对中国将很快战胜疫情恢复秩序的信心。”
“中集集团将全力支持和参加本届展会！我们也呼吁国际集装箱合作伙伴和各国行业精英，以2020年集装箱多式联运亚洲展为重要契机，展示分享，深入交流，不断深化商业合作，共襄集装箱行业盛会！”
中国集装箱行业协会常务副会长兼秘书长李牧原女士说：“ 预计今年一季度，中国集装箱制造、集装箱运输和集装箱服务企业都会因为疫情原因受到一定程度的影响，包括复工生产经营的延迟，供应链的不稳定等。我们认为，依照中国各地抗击疫情的果断做法和坚决措施，疫情会被遏制！疫情之后，企业的生产和运营会迅速恢复到原来的水平，甚至出现补偿性的反弹。”
“鉴于此，我们与我们亲密的合作伙伴英富曼公司一致认为，将2020年集装箱多式联运亚洲展，延迟到今年的7月，是对行业非常有利的举措。一是充分考虑到疫情的影响，保证了全球参展人员的生命安全。二是为经历疫情受到影响的企业，提供一个重新发展和扩大市场的机会。三是让全球集装箱行业能够保持持续稳定的合作。”
“为此，我们将会做好准备，将增加本届展会论坛内容，动员更多的企业参展、参观，我们还将向全球发布推进中国集装箱行业健康发展的具体措施，发布中国集装箱和多式联运年度发展报告，组织多式联运论坛等。相信我们的会员也会继续参加并全力支持我们的展会。”
Rob Fisher 总结说：“对于参观者和参展商的日程安排造成的任何不变，我们深表歉意。我们相信集装箱多式联运行业能够理解我们做出决定的原因。移至7月将使允许我们能够举办一届高质量的展会，使买家可以在这个瞬息万变的行业中采购产品和了解新技术，发现创新并建立新的业务关系。我和我的团队期待着今年7月欢迎您参加2020集装箱多式联运亚洲展。”
Intermodal Asia 2020 rescheduledto take place in July 2020
Intermodal Asia, which was originally scheduled to be staged inMarch 2020, will now be held at the SWEECC in Shanghai on July 14–16 July.
Rob Fisher, Group Director Informa Markets said:
“We have been closely following developments since the outbreak ofnovel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in Wuhan in December 2019. First and foremost, ourthoughts and support go out to our colleagues, partners and clients in Chinaduring this uncertain time.
“After careful consultation with our joint venture partners the ChinaContainer Industry Association (CCIA), the in-depth discussion with the venue,we have taken the decision to reschedule this year’s event to ensure the safetyof our visitors, exhibitors and staff. By delaying Intermodal Asia, we areproviding the container shipping and intermodal sectors time to recover fromany setbacks experienced as a consequence of the outbreak and its effect onglobal trade.”
Mr.Huang Tianhua, President of CCIA, Vice President of CIMC Group said:
“As a leaderwithin the container shipping industry, CIMC Group’s mission is to promote thedevelopment of the global container shipping industry. CIMC has been the mainsponsor and a loyal exhibitor of Intermodal Asia since it moved to China in2014, and Intermodal Asia has become an important stage for CIMC Group toshowcase its cutting-edge services, and an opportunity for communication andcooperation with global partners.
“We greatlyappreciate the decision to postpone Intermodal Asia 2020. It reflects theorganiser's responsible attitude towards the safety and health of itsinternational exhibitors and visitors, but also reflects confidence in China’sability to quickly overcome the outbreak.
“CIMC Groupintends to continue fully supporting Intermodal Asia 2020. We also call oninternational container partners and industry leaders to join Intermodal Asia2020 to showcase solutions and share knowledge and take this importantopportunity to build new business relationships.”
Ms. Li Muyuan, Executive Vice President and Secretary General of CCIA said:
“It isexpected that in the first quarter of this year, China's containermanufacturing, transportation and service companies will be affected to someextent due to the outbreak. This includes delays in resuming production andoperations, and supply chain instability. However, we believe that the decisiveapproach and resolute measures across China means the epidemic will soon becontained. Afterwards, operations will quickly return to their original levels,and may even be boosted by a compensatory rebound.
“In view ofthis, we have agreed with our close partner Informa Markets to delay IntermodalAsia 2020 until July. We believe the postponement is a very beneficial move forthe industry for several reasons: firstly, to fully consider the impact of theepidemic and ensure safety for exhibitors worldwide; secondly to provide anopportunity for firms that have been affected by the epidemic to redevelop andexpand the market; and thirdly to enable the global container industry tomaintain sustained and stable cooperation.
“We arealready preparing for the rescheduled event. We are expanding the content ofthe exhibition forum and working to motivate more companies to participate. Wewill release specific measures to promote the healthy development of theChinese container industry and release an annual development report on China’scontainers and intermodal transport. We believe our members will continue toparticipate and fully support the event.“
Rob Fisher concluded:
“We apologise for any disruption to visitor and exhibitor schedulesand we trust that the intermodal community understands the reasons behind ourdecision. Moving to July will allow us to deliver a premium event where buyerscan source products and technologies, discover innovations and build newrelationships in this fast-changing sector. My team and I are looking forwardto welcoming you to Intermodal Asia 2020 later this year.”
