Middle East Crisis: CGM CGM Suspends all Bookings for Ports in Region

Chennai:

Port Wings News Network:

In a latest advisory, shipping major CMA CGM stated that “In view of the on-going developments in the region,” CMA CGM has decided to suspend all bookings with immediate effect and until further notice for ports of loading / ports of discharge located in the following countries:

– Bahrain (all ports)

– Kuwait (all ports)

– Qatar (all ports)

– United Arab Emirates (all ports except Fujairah and Khor Fakkan)

– Saudi Arabia (all ports except Jeddah, King Abdallah Port, Yanbu, NEOM)

– Iraq (port of Umm Qasr)

The decision has been taken as a precautionary measure to ensure the safeguard of ots crew, vessels and customers cargo under the current circumstances.

For the containers already on board or ready to load at the port of origin, specific information will be communicated by our local offices to each customer individually.

“We remain fully committed to maintaining service continuity and transparency during this challenging period. Our teams are closely monitoring the situation and will continue to keep you informed of any significant developments,” added the advisory.