Maersk and MSC have issued the below operational updates:
Maersk
We would like to share an update with you regarding the cyclone Biparjoy, which is travelling over the Arabian Sea. According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), Biparjoy has intensified into an extremely severe cyclonic storm with wind speeds of 125-135 kmph gusting up to 150 kmph. Heavy rains and high tides have been forecasted in several coastal districts in India and Pakistan. The latest information from IMD states that “the cyclonic storm is likely to move northwards until 14 June and then move north-northeastwards and cross Saurashtra and Kutch and adjoining Pakistan coasts between Mandvi (Gujarat) and Karachi (Pakistan) by noon of 15 June”.
Port Operations and Vessel Schedules:
- Pipavav Port All marine and quayside operations have been suspended since 10 June. Since today, landside operations too have been suspending resulting in stoppage of gate and rail operations as well. The port will review the situation on 14 June and share an update on their decision. As a result, there have been delays in the schedule for vessels, Maersk Chicago and Maersk Denver.
- Mundra Port All operations have been suspended and the port is closed until further notice. The impacted vessels include CMA CGM Kribi, EM Astoria 322S, MSK Pelepas 322S, Maersk Guayaquil 323W and BFAD Pacific VOY which are facing delays.
- Hazira Port Operations continue as normal, however there is a possibility of stoppage should weather conditions worsen over the next few days. The vessels currently operating through this port include Grasmere Maersk 325W and TSS Neptune 324E.
- Port Qasim All shipping movements will be performed after carefully assessing the prevailing weather conditions and the vessel type etc. Contingencies are in place; however, the final call regarding port operations will be taken when the situation becomes clearer. We are also facing delays in the schedules for Maersk Denver and LISA.
MSC
Please be informed that due to the bad weather / Cyclone issue in the region, our IPAK Service vessel MSC MADELEINE IP324A will cascade one week of delay. Therefore, IPAK Service vessel MSC MADELEINE IP324A will be arriving in week 25 ETA Port Qasim on June 20th, 2023.
SI cut off on Monday June 19th, 2023 at 1200 Noon (Strict).
CY cut off on Monday June 19th, 2023 at 2359 Midnight (Strict).
We are continuing to monitor the situation closely and will keep customers updated regarding any affected bookings.
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