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Shipping Lines : Maersk-Update to Vessel blockage in the Suez Canal
We are pleased to see the queue of vessels waiting to transit the Suez Canal steadily going down. Maersk and partners are working hard to transit our vessels through the canal and all those initially queuing up at anchorage is now en route to their next destination. As new inbound vessels reach the canal, our aim is that these vessels will only experience a 1-2-day delay and that by Wednesday we will have a blank sheet. See the updated vessel list below.
Vessel at or en route to Suez – latest overview
Redirected vessels – latest overview
*Please note that the vessel lists might be subject to change as we continue to divert vessels where possible.
*Waiting at anchorage: vessel has already arrived at Suez while waiting to pass through the canal.
*En route to Suez: vessel has completed operations in previous ports and on their way to Suez.
*Under port rotation: vessel is still under operation in previous ports, after it they shall sail directly towards Suez in case no CoGH diversion decision taken.
*Reinstate Suez: vessel had originally been redirected but now turned and on their way to Suez.
The integrity of our products is paramount to serving all our customers and we are working continuously to mitigate the felt impact for our customers and to ensure reliability in our operations. This is the reason we have decided to reduce our Maersk Spot booking acceptance temporarily, so we can ensure that what we sell to our customers, we can deliver.
Our people are working relentlessly with all the information at hand to alleviate the knock-on effects of the Suez blockage. As we begin to better understand the impact of the delays across the vessels, port and terminal backlogs, we will be able to open Maersk Spot booking acceptance again on affected trading routes.
This will entail that we once again can continue to cater to all the needs of our customers. Already starting this week, we expect to be able to indicate when we can open what trades again for short-term bookings. Below is the overview of affected trades.
Exports out of Asia
| From Asia | Status |
|---|---|
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To North Europe
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Short-term bookings are suspended until further notice
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To Mediterranean / North Africa
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Restricted booking acceptance
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To Pacific
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Short-term bookings are suspended until further notice
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To WCA
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Short-term bookings are suspended. Expect to open at restricted acceptance in week 17
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To Oceania
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Short-term bookings are suspended. Expect to open at restricted acceptance in week 17
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To West Africa
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Restricted booking acceptance
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To East / South Africa
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Short-term bookings are suspended. Expect to open at restricted acceptance in week 15
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To Latin America
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Short-term bookings are suspended. Expect to open at restricted acceptance in week 15
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Exports out of West Central Asia
| From West Central Asia | Status |
|---|---|
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To Europe and North Africa
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Short-term bookings are suspended until further notice
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To North America East Coast
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Short-term bookings are suspended until further notice
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To West Africa via Mediterranean
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Short-term bookings are suspended until further notice
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To Latin America via Mediterranean
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Exports out of Europe
| From Europe | Status |
|---|---|
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To Asia
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Restricted booking acceptance
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To Middle East and Indian Sub-Continent
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Restricted booking acceptance
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To Oceania
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Restricted booking acceptance
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Exports out of North America
| From North America | Status |
|---|---|
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To Middle East and Indian Sub-Continent
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Short-term bookings are suspended until further notice
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To East Africa
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Short-term bookings are suspended until further notice
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Exports out of Latin America
| From North America | Status |
|---|---|
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To Middle East and Indian Sub-Continent
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Short-term bookings are suspended until further notice
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To East Africa
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Short-term bookings are suspended until further notice
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Exports out of Africa
| From Selected Locations in Africa | Status |
|---|---|
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East Africa to Europe
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Short-term bookings are suspended until further notice
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West Africa to Asia, Middle East and Indian Sub-Continent via Mediterranean
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Short-term bookings are suspended until further notice
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