March 19, 2018 State of Operations Update
Dear Valued Customer,
We'd like to provide you with the latest Safmarine North America operational details.
Vessel Operations
Please see below for confirmed operational statuses of impacted vessels. Please be advised that vessel delays may be a result of a combination of standard seasonal contingencies and are not solely a result of weather impact – these details are subject to change.
Service Vessel Updates
Maersk South Africa (Pty) Ltd, Registration No. 1992/005770/07 acting as agent on behalf of Maersk Line A/S, (incorporated in Denmark)SA Reg. No. 2015/028124/10 trading as Safmarine, Address of registered office: Safmarine Quay – The Clocktower Precinct, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001 – PO Box 27, Cape Town, 8000; Telephone: +27(0)21 408 6911 Facsimile: +27(0)21 408 6345 Email: [email protected]; Web www.safmarine.com
Terminal Operations
Port Updates
Inland Operations
We would like to keep you updated with an overview of inland operations to give you visibility into the delivery and rail capabilities in key regions. Please reference the below for your convenience:
GREEN
• Imports: Most if not all containers are delivered on or before last free day. • Exports: Will make intended port/rail cut if booked 72 hours in advance. Shortage of hazardous drivers may still occur.
Maersk South Africa (Pty) Ltd, Registration No. 1992/005770/07 acting as agent on behalf of Maersk Line A/S, (incorporated in Denmark)SA Reg. No. 2015/028124/10 trading as Safmarine, Address of registered office: Safmarine Quay – The Clocktower Precinct, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001 – PO Box 27, Cape Town, 8000; Telephone: +27(0)21 408 6911 Facsimile: +27(0)21 408 6345 Email: [email protected]; Web www.safmarine.com
YELLOW
• Imports: Delivering on or before last free day depends on commodity type and mileage. Hazardous, overweight and long haul are unlikely to be delivered within free time. • Exports: Minimum of 7 days lead time to ensure truck power to make port/rail cut.
RED
• Imports: Most, if not all, containers are delivered after last free day. • Exports: 7+ days required to secure capacity depending on commodity type.
Region Location Local Long-Haul Reefer Overweight Hazardous
Maersk South Africa (Pty) Ltd, Registration No. 1992/005770/07 acting as agent on behalf of Maersk Line A/S, (incorporated in Denmark)SA Reg. No. 2015/028124/10 trading as Safmarine, Address of registered office: Safmarine Quay – The Clocktower Precinct, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001 – PO Box 27, Cape Town, 8000; Telephone: +27(0)21 408 6911 Facsimile: +27(0)21 408 6345 Email: [email protected]; Web www.safmarine.com
We will continue to work closely with our vendors to find solutions to keep freight moving and will continue to provide you with timely updates regarding weather, marine, terminal, and rail operations in North America.
We thank you for your partnership. We truly appreciate the trust you give us in moving your cargo from one doorstep to the next, and we are excited to continue working closely with you.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to your local Safmarine agent. Our contact details are available on safmarine.com.
If you would like to make a booking, please visit my.safmarine.com.
Together we go places.
Sincerely,
Safmarine North America
Maersk South Africa (Pty) Ltd, Registration No. 1992/005770/07 acting as agent on behalf of Maersk Line A/S, (incorporated in Denmark)SA Reg. No. 2015/028124/10 trading as Safmarine, Address of registered office: Safmarine Quay – The Clocktower Precinct, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001 – PO Box 27, Cape Town, 8000; Telephone: +27(0)21 408 6911 Facsimile: +27(0)21 408 6345 Email: [email protected]; Web www.safmarine.com