A P Moller–Maersk has suspended new cargo bookings to and from the Port of Berbera in Somaliland.
In a notice to its customers this week, the global shipping giant announced that it was temporarily ceasing the acceptance of bookings to/from the Port of Berbera, a move that is expected to disrupt the fast-growing inland trade corridor linking the Horn of Africa’s coastal regions to Ethiopia’s import-reliant economy.
“We are writing to inform that effective immediately and due to scheduling changes, Maersk will temporarily suspend acceptance of new bookings to and from the Port of Berbera,” the notice reads.
“We understand that you may have relied on our call to Berbera for local gateway cargo as well as for connectivity to neighbouring markets such as Ethiopia. While Maersk will temporarily suspend its call to Berbera, we will ensure that any cargo currently en route is delivered to its final destination as planned,” Maersk said.
The carrier’s services to Djibouti, Mogadishu and Mombasa remain available to support logistics and ensure connectivity across the region.
The company has not provided any specific reason for the temporary suspension or indicated when it expects to resume the service.
