Danish shipping line Maersk announced on July 21 that it will begin a gradual return to operations at the Port of La Guaira in Venezuela following an earthquake on June 24.
It said the phased return is intended to support a safe and stable restoration of normal services while allowing port activities to ramp up progressively.
Under the scheduled plan, vessel AS Angelina will evacuate empty containers from the port during week 30. During week 31, vessel Maersk Cap Carmel will discharge full import containers at La Guaira.
Both import and export operations are scheduled to resume through La Guaira during week 32 with the return of AS Angelina.
Maersk stated that this planned timeline remains subject to change based on operational conditions at the port, including terminal infrastructure readiness, equipment availability, access routes, safety assessments, and regulatory guidance.
The company noted that it will continue monitoring the situation closely and adjust the operational plan should any updates become necessary.
Furthermore, cargo originally booked to Venezuela that requires a change of destination will be subject to all applicable operational fees, surcharges, and related costs associated with the modification.