Mazda, an automobile manufacturer, has been unable to procure parts due to the suspension of some air cargo after a person infected with the new coronavirus was confirmed at an international airport in Shanghai, China. Two factories are shut down.
The head office factory in Hiroshima prefecture and the Hofu factory in Yamaguchi prefecture have suspended operations from the night shift on the 23rd.
According to Mazda, employees working at an international airport in Shanghai, China, have been confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus, and some of their air cargo has been suspended, making it impossible to procure parts necessary for production. That is.
Mazda has decided to suspend operations until the night shift on the 24th, and it is said that the suspension period may be further prolonged depending on the future air cargo operation status.
Mazda says, "We apologize for the inconvenience and concern that we have caused to our customers and related parties. We will endeavor to minimize the impact on sales and services and the impact on our business partners." increase.