Sudden! Dozens of containers were looted! Shipping company announces suspension of calls

According to EFE news on March 17, the largest port in Port-au-Prince, the capital of Haiti, was once again sabotaged by armed bandits who looted containers from domestic and international institutions in Haiti.

Dozens of containers looted

Videos circulating on social networks showed hundreds of people looting dozens of shipping containers, grabbing everything they found along the way in the port. The port is located in a neighborhood controlled by an armed gang led by Jimmy Sherizier, nicknamed "Barbecue".

Port-au-Prince, the capital of Haiti, once again became the target of armed bandits and plunged the port into chaos.

According to Reuters, citing UNICEF sources, one of the 17 UNICEF aid supply containers was looted, and another 260 containers containing aid supplies were controlled by armed groups.

UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund) stated that the incident that occurred on the 16th increased the burden on Haiti's already collapsed health system and strongly condemned it.

UNICEF pointed out that these looted containers contained necessities for children's survival, including resuscitators, early childhood development education supplies, water supply equipment, etc., which will undoubtedly add insult to injury to Haiti's already collapsed health system.

“Robbing children of vital medical supplies at a time when health systems are collapsing is a violation of their rights,” said Bruno Metz, UNICEF representative in Haiti. He added that the looting of children’s survival essentials “must stop immediately. Humanitarian access points must remain secure." He also noted that this happens "at a critical time when children need them most."

"If the violence does not end and vital logistical channels are not reopened, the health crisis will become even worse. We are witnessing a humanitarian disaster and time is running out to turn the situation around," he said.

The security situation in Haiti has continued to deteriorate recently, with multiple gang groups attacking public facilities in Port-au-Prince and demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Ariel Henry. Henry announced on the 11th that the Haitian government would resign after the establishment of the Transitional Presidential Council.

Shipping companies have announced the suspension of calls

CMA CGM issued an announcement on its official website on the 15th, clearly stating that the berthing service at the port was suspended: In view of the continued deterioration of the security situation in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, in order to ensure the safety of cargo and personnel, it was decided to suspend the berthing service at the port and change the It will only dock at Lafito Terminal, 20 kilometers away from Port-au-Prince, until further notice.

During this period, CMA CGM will temporarily only accept bookings at Lafito Terminal. The terminal is still served by CMA CGM's weekly CAGEMA 2 sailing, which is operated by ships owned by CMA CGM. At the same time, we will pay close attention to changes in the situation and adjust relevant service arrangements in a timely manner to ensure safe and smooth shipping.

Previously, Maersk and ZIM had issued notices about suspending booking services in Port-au-Prince.

On March 11, Maersk issued an important announcement on its official website. In view of the extremely unstable situation in Haiti, the company decided to suspend booking services to and from Haiti until further notice.

Maersk stressed that they are closely monitoring developments in Haiti and there are still no signs of improvement in the current situation. 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.

ZIM issued an announcement announcing that the booking service in Port-au-Prince has been suspended immediately until further notice.

At the same time, considering the safety of employees, the office in Haiti will be temporarily closed, and employees will work remotely to maintain business continuity when the situation allows.

In the past few weeks, civil unrest in Haiti has continued to simmer. Heavily armed criminals have looted the country's largest port, Port-au-Prince, more than once, which has had a serious impact on its import and export business. It is difficult for customers to enter the port to unload goods or pick up boxes, resulting in Business is hampered.

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 by gang militants.

The security situation in Haiti has deteriorated sharply recently. The national prison was burned down after a fire and the prisoners in the prison were transferred. Violent incidents occur frequently and social unrest occurs. Gang fighting and criminal activities are rampant, resulting in the casualties of innocent civilians and property damage. The capital, Port-au-Prince, became a city under siege.

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