Storm damages Shanghai Stands

[JLMannin]

http://www.pitpass.com/fes_php/pitpass_news_item.php?fes_art_id=32394

What's next, a meteor impact?

[Methanolandbrats]

Never would have guessed that Chinese Grandstands would fall down.

[SteveH]

^ :rofl: :laugh: :rofl:

[Indy]

That's O.K., they bought them at Walmart. They can go get some more for $14.99.

[TravelGal]

from the Reuter's article:

On Monday, the company denied that lightweight alloys not tough enough to withstand strong winds were used in the stands' construction

Still, having just been in Shanghai two months ago, I'm sorry to hear this. They are very enthusiastic about racing. Not to mention that it means the terrible storms that have been traveling all across the southern belt of China have gotten as far as Shanghai.

[RHR_Fan]

Good thing Champ Car is not trying to have a race in China. Oh, wait... :saywhat:

[ferrarigod]

via the Pit Pass linky:

Winds of up to 80mph brought down four stands at the track, which hosted its first Grand Prix in 204.

I knew China was old, but who'da thung they had an F1 race in 204.

Pit Pass has great pix for stealing, but most of the articles could use some editing. :rofl:

[pchall]

via the Pit Pass linky:
I knew China was old, but who'da thung they had an F1 race in 204.


How could you forget the 204 AD winner of the Chinese GP, Wun Hyung Lo?

http://pages.cthome.net/india2/RICKSHAW.jpg

You must be a yellow yankee running dog imperialist capitalist with no cultural memory.

We will not sell you really cheap college transportation for your daughters after that insult!

[oddlycalm]

This comes as quite a shock since they fired the track manager in May for corruption....:gomer:

oc

[diamond dave]

needs more bamboo

[coolhand]

This comes as quite a shock since they fired the track manager in May for corruption....:gomer:

oc

corruption in the middle Kingdom?

[Don Quixote]

They forgot to mention that the stands were painted with lead-based paint.

[Sean O'Gorman]

Does the track have a Monorail?

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/1/12/9f10.gif

[meadors]

needs more bamboo

As a purveyer of vineyard supplies, have heard that from my customers.

Big supply issues this year. Found out why.
http://www.cargolaw.com/images/Singles07.Shanghai.cutoff1.JPG
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http://www.cargolaw.com/2000nightmare_singles.only.html

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This Is An Increddible Rush of Containerized Cargo To The Shanghai Port On A Single Day!

Why?
30 June 2007

Behold The Mass Movement of Containerized Cargo -- To Catch The June 30 Export Tax Rebate Cutoff.

Reaching A Shanghai Container Yard (CY) Before The Deadline Has Become A Mania.

Note That The Normal Two Way Traffic Has Been Funneled By Authorities To A Single Direction On The Road --

The Stream of Cargo Moves Into The Shanghai CY-- No Way Out! The Outbound Lanes Are Closed On This Road.

-- Running The Bulls At Pamplona Has No Edge Over This Event!

This is The 2007 Christmas Shipping Season To The U.S. & UK.

Are U.S. West Coast Ports Ready?

Here are the issues at stake that have caused problems in Shanghai and elsewhere in China:

China has cut the export tax rebate. Effective July 1st, the Chinese government will scrap or greatly reduce the export tax rebate on roughly 3,000 export products. This means that exporters who used to enjoy huge VAT tax savings on a wide variety of products will now have to pay the VAT tax on their exports. While this will have a huge overall effect on the China supply chain, how this contributes to the current port situation in Shanghai and elsewhere is two-fold:

First, panicked exporters rushrd orders and goods out of the country in an effort to export as much as possible before July 1st, when the export tax rebate cut goes into effect. Hence, volumes, already high for this time of the year, just got higher.

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High temperatures and the rainy season in Shanghai are effecting the pace of Shanghai customs inspectors. This means even more slowdowns in container & shipment movement.

There are rumors that rising volumes & the export tax cutoff have contributed to carriers being overbooked by at least 30%.

If youship under a service contract direct with the lines, confirm that you are providing them forecasts of expected equipment needs well in advance of shipment date..

[greenie]

Hey Howard, there's your Chinaman!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tktNZpUTMoQ

[coolhand]

Does the track have a Monorail?

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/1/12/9f10.gif

There is one from Pudong International Airport to downtown, I think it is maglev.