Maersk has announced a proactive approach to managing potential logistical disruptions due to fluctuating river levels in the Amazon region.
Based on the information recorded by the rules of the National Water Agency (ANA) and the constant analysis of the evolution of Amazon river’s ebb levels in the region, they identified that there has been no record of increase in the Negro River since June 17, 2024. This indicates that there may be restrictions on the draft of vessels during the dry season between September 15, 2024, and early 2025.
We are doing a thorough mapping and analysis, monitoring information on the floods and ebbs of rivers’ levels in the Amazon region.
…Maersk said.
Therefore, they are working intensively on alternatives solutions to minimize the impact on our customers’ logistics, ensuring the best flow of cargo to and from Manaus during such period. They will continue to monitor the situation and our intention is to share the solutions and products with the market in July 2024.
They also reinforce that Maersk continues to actively address the challenge of abrupt silting of the Madeira River, through the responsible entities, so that dredging, if conducted within the expected timeframe, reduces the draft restriction.
To minimize the impacts during the most critical period, at this time, and as far as possible, we encourage our customers to anticipate the transportation of goods to and from Manaus.
…Maersk said.
