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Where will Maersk reroute cargo already in transit? One of the world's largest container shipping companies, Maersk, is temporarily suspending its service through the Chornomorsk Fishing Port due to the current security situation in the Black Sea, according to an official statement from Maersk.
The company said its operator is no longer able to continue service to Ukraine via the Chornomorsk Fishing Port.
According to Maersk, the decision was driven by the current security situation affecting operations, as risks in the Black Sea have increased in recent weeks amid intensified Russian attacks.
"As a result, our service through Chornomorsk Fishing Port is temporarily suspended until further notice," the company said.
Cargo to be rerouted
The vessel MEDKON MIRA V.629S, carrying import cargo originally scheduled to unload in Chornomorsk, will instead be redirected to the Romanian port of Constanța.
All import shipments destined for Chornomorsk that are currently in Port Said or expected to arrive there will also be rerouted to Constanța.
Export shipments
For export bookings from the port of Chornomorsk, Maersk is offering free cancellations with no cancellation or amendment fees.
Earlier last week, the Financial Times reported that shipowners were increasingly avoiding Odesa's ports due to intensified Russian attacks. Cargo insurance costs have surged, and some traders have suspended grain purchases.
In recent weeks, Russia has significantly increased attacks on vessels heading to Ukrainian ports.
On July 21, Russian drones attacked the Liberia-flagged tanker Gas Lisbon as it was sailing from Alexandria, Egypt, to the Ukrainian port of Reni. At the time of the attack, the vessel was approximately 20 nautical miles off Romania's coast.
Two days earlier, on July 19, a Russian missile strike hit the grain carrier GOLDEN LEO near Odesa. According to updated reports, the attack killed 10 sailors.
