"A whole nation cannot stop, otherwise we would have far worse problems than an epidemic. But attention and caution are needed in order not to spread the infection". So said a transport sector operator about the current situation on the logistics front.
"There are still no objective data - he begins - on the current freight traffic. The emergency broke out a couple of weeks ago. In general, there has been a drop, but it cannot be quantified. In many cases we are talking about a slowdown rather than a real drop. For example, in my company we receive goods with less frequency than before".
Many companies are suffering from labor shortage. In order to avoid the spread of Covid-19 employees are advised to stay home if they show any flu symptoms, and several companies are suffering from it. The situation worsened with the latest decree.
In many companies the instructions are to not get out of the vehicles, or to get off only if strictly necessary and without approaching other people. The use of masks is useful not only to them, but also to the operators who receive the goods.
For some companies the problem is also related to finding truck drivers, which has never been easy, let alone these days." The supplies of fruit and vegetables and other perishable goods are always insured - he concludes - but we recommend to everyone the utmost prudence and to scrupulously follow the indications that come from the government and the regions".