Maersk: Suspension of Baltimore port route service!

Maersk: Suspension of Baltimore port route service!

In the early hours of March 26, Baltimore time, the Francis Scott Bridge collapsed after being hit by a container ship, the Dali. 

The freighter was leased by Maersk and deployed on the Asia-US East Coast route. It caused the accident after hitting the cup post after leaving the Seagirt pier in Baltimore port.door to door shipping

In response to the incident, Maersk said its TA2 and TA5 transatlantic services, TP 12 trans-Pacific services, Amex (US East Coast-South Africa Service) and AGAS (U. S. East Coast-Caribbean Services) will be affected.

Maersk said it is impossible for other ships to reach the Helen Delich Bentlev port through the bridge, and that it will no longer serve all routes for the foreseeable future until the area is considered to be safely accessible.door to door shipping

In his advisory report, Maersk noted that there may be delays for goods unloaded in Baltimore because they need to unload at other ports from those ports, and containers can be transported by truck or rail to their final destination.shipping agent China

"We are closely monitoring the security situation in the area and continue to evaluate the feasibility of transportation through the area.shipping agent China

While Baltimore is not one of the largest ports on the east coast, more than a million containers are still import and exported each year, which could have a significant impact on the supply chain.shipping agent China

"If Baltimore is inaccessible, other larger U. S. East Coast ports, such as neighboring New York / New Jersey and Virginia, may be able to handle additional container imports," according to market analyst Emily Stausball.shipping agent China

Search reminded forwarders and shippers that the Baltimore port accident could cause congestion and delays at eastern U. S. ports, thus increasing freight costs.