The situation worsens! Maersk urgent notice: Stop accepting bookings in this country!
Since the end of February, violence in Haiti has increased significantly, crime has surged, protests have occurred frequently, and the security situation has continued to deteriorate.
On March 11, Maersk issued an important announcement on its official website. In view of the current situation in Haiti, it decided to suspend booking services to and from Haiti until further notice.
Maersk stressed that they are paying close attention to developments in Haiti, but the situation there remains unstable and there are currently no signs of improvement. In order to protect the interests of customers, Maersk recommends that customers consider other alternatives, including changing the destination of transported goods.At the same time, Maersk also reminds customers that in view of the current chaotic situation in Haiti, they should fully consider the potential risks and additional costs that the cargo may face.
In the past few weeks, the civil unrest in Haiti has continued to ferment, which has had a serious impact on the import and export business of Port-au-Prince. Customers have difficulty accessing ports to unload cargo or pick up boxes, hampering business.
On March 7, local time, the Caribbean Port Services Terminal, the main terminal in Port-au-Prince, the capital of Haiti, had to announce the suspension of operations after being attacked .On March 9, the head of the United Nations International Organization for Migration in Haiti stated that Port-au-Prince, the capital of Haiti, is currently surrounded by gang armed forces. Most areas and major traffic arteries are controlled by gang armed forces , making it a besieged city . According to the Associated Press, 80% of the area in Port-au-Prince has fallen into the sphere of influence of gang organizations.
In addition, the airport in Port-au-Prince is still closed, and the main port responsible for transporting food has been robbed since the suspension of operations on the 7th. No humanitarian aid has yet entered Haiti. According to the International Organization for Migration , the chaos in Haiti has resulted in the displacement of 362,000 Haitians, more than are children. The international attention to the situation in Haiti and looking for a solution.
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