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Immediate Update (May 2025):
Maersk has announced the suspension of all store door/door (multimodal) services in Haiti effective May 8, limiting operations to port-to-port (CY/CY) only until further notice.

Key Details:

1. Scope of Suspension:

• Paused: Trucking, inland transport, last-mile delivery

• Allowed: Ocean shipments to/from terminals (CY pickup/dropoff)

2. Reason:

• Security crisis: Gangs now control 85% of Port-au-Prince (UN report)

• Safety priority: Protection of staff, customers¡¯ cargo, and supply chain integrity

3. Operational Impact:

• Exporters/importers must arrange own inland transport

• Delays expected due to port congestion and reduced logistics capacity

Haiti¡¯s Deepening Crisis

• Gang dominance: Rampant smuggling, extortion, and violence disrupt trade

• Economic paralysis: 80% of businesses report supply chain disruptions

• UN warning: Avoid non-essential travel to Port-au-Prince

What Shippers Must Do:

?? For current Haiti shipments:

• Contact Maersk for CY pickup instructions

• Secure armed escorts for inland transport (if unavoidable)

 Alternative options:

• Air freight for urgent goods (limited capacity)

• Transship via DR (higher costs, longer transit)

 Monitoring: Maersk pledges daily updates as security evolves.

Global Trade Alert:
This suspension reflects rising risks in fragile states¡ªsimilar measures may follow for Mali, Sudan, and Burkina Faso.