Maersk reported that two of its vessels, the Maersk Baltimore and a time-chartered vessel, successfully crossed the strategic Strait of Hormuz and exited the Persian Gulf area safely.
“The transits were completed in close coordination with our security partners and after exhaustive risk assessments. We are pleased to confirm that both journeys were successful and no issues arose,” the Danish shipping company stated.
“The decision to initiate the transit through the Strait of Hormuz was made after thorough security assessments and based on the recommendations of security partners in the region,” it added.
In line with what was reported by Maersk, the company still has three vessels in the Persian Gulf. “At a later stage, we will carry out an additional transit through the Strait of Hormuz. We continue to prioritize the safety of our seafarers, vessels, and our customers’ cargo,” it specified.
“Our customers’ needs continue to be at the heart of our business. Throughout the current conflict in the region, we have continued to serve our customers in the best possible way, resupplying our vessels and carrying out crew changes without significant challenges. We also implemented alternative solutions, such as land bridges and air connections, to continue meeting our customers’ needs,” it added.
At the start of the conflict, 47,000 containers destined for the Persian Gulf region were aboard Maersk vessels. Of the total, 44,000 have already been delivered, while another 3,000 are awaiting the final leg, according to the shipping company.
“To maintain the flow of trade between the Gulf countries, Maersk will deploy the two remaining vessels on internal services within the Gulf, serving customers and markets in the Persian Gulf,” the company indicated.
