Maersk halts operations at Colombia’s Buenaventura after earthquake
Vessel operations, cargo handling and service schedules at the port have been affected, Maersk said. Maersk has temporarily suspended terminal operations at Colombia’s Buenaventura port following an earthquake that has impacted several regions of the country since Monday. Facility and infrastructure assessments are underway at the port and the full extent of the disruption is ...
Maersk has temporarily halted operations at Colombia’s Buenaventura port following a recent earthquake, the company announced. The seismic activity has disrupted several regions of the country since Monday, affecting vessel operations, cargo handling and service schedules at the port. Maersk is currently conducting facility and infrastructure assessments to determine the full extent of the disruption.
The Luna Maersk, which was operating in Buenaventura, has been unable to complete its cargo operations due to the earthquake. Containers that were not discharged or loaded will be rescheduled on the next available vessel. Similarly, the Gudrun Maersk has cancelled its scheduled call at Buenaventura, with cargo that had been planned for the vessel rescheduled on the next sailing.
Buenaventura serves as a bunker location, offering VLSFO, LSMGO, and HSFO to vessels. A supplier of HSFO has confirmed its availability in the port. The company is currently evaluating the impact on logistics operations in other parts of Colombia as well.
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