Written by
Nick Blenkey
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As had been extensively anticipated, following final week’s Houthi assaults on the Maersk Hangzhou, Maersk at this time formally notified prospects that it’s pausing all Maersk Purple Sea/ Gulf of Aden transits till additional discover.
Pricey buyer,
Following the 30 December incident involving our vessel, Maersk Hangzhou, we now have made the choice to pause all transits via the Purple Sea / Gulf of Aden till additional discover. We respect your persistence as we navigate this difficult scenario.
An investigation into the incident is ongoing and we are going to proceed to pause all cargo motion via the realm whereas we additional assess the continuously evolving scenario. In instances the place it makes most sense for our prospects, vessels shall be rerouted and proceed their journey across the Cape of Good Hope. You could find the newest diversion and contingency plans on Maersk.com.
This choice has been taken to guarantee the security of our seafarers and your cargo on our vessels, which is our utmost precedence.
We stay dedicated to minimising the influence in your provide chain and can proceed to maintain you up to date on the scenario. In case you have any questions or wish to focus on the choices in your cargo, please don’t hesitate to achieve out to your native Maersk consultant.
Yours sincerely,
A. P. Moller – Maersk
HAPAG-LLOYD
It’s not solely Maersk Purple Sea transits which might be on maintain. Hapag-Lloyd additionally advised prospects at this time that “in line with clause 18 of our invoice of lading ‘Issues affecting Efficiency,’ we now have needed to take the choice to keep away from the Suez Canal and the Purple Sea with quick impact, and as a substitute route our ships across the Cape of Good Hope.”
It offered prospects with a stay ticker exhibiting its newest schedule updates by service, together with Vessel identify, Voyage and Estimated Time of Departure (ETD) and Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA).
