Unaffected!Shipping operations of CMA CGM and Maersk in Venezuela continue to operate as usual
- Author:weiyun.com
- Source:weiyun.com
- Release Date:2026-01-09
The industry has learned that mainstream container shipping companies have not been affected by the changes in the geopolitical situation in Venezuela. The relevant local businesses of France’s CMA CGM and Denmark’s Maersk have maintained normal operations without systemic interruptions.
According to a report by shipping analyst Alphaliner, companies serving the Venezuelan market include:
Caribbean Feeder Service
Fjord Havn Feeders
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC)
Unifeeder
X-Press Feeders and Zim
On January 6, CMA CGM issued an official statement clarifying that its ship operations in Venezuela have not been affected and the local ports remain open.
The statement pointed out that the heavy-duty containers unloaded at Venezuelan ports are being processed as planned, and the heavy containers currently in transit at sea will be delivered as scheduled, without any impact on the delivery of goods to local consignees.
The company also announced that ships planned to operate in Venezuela within the next seven days will be deployed normally, and said it will continue to closely monitor the situation and collaborate with local port authorities and operations teams to ensure service continuity.
The operational status announcement issued by Maersk at the same time showed that due to the current situation, its local office in Venezuela has been temporarily closed, but business operations have not been interrupted.
In order to ensure service connection, the company's staff maintain full-time response through multiple channels. Customers can consult business through dedicated email, toll-free phone or online chat tools.
Maersk emphasized that safety, service continuity and full compliance are the current top principles. As long as safety and operating conditions permit, services will continue to be provided. If the situation changes and affects cargo transportation, customers will be notified as soon as possible through official channels.
According to China Business News, the relevant person in charge of global freight forwarding giant Kuehne Nagel said that since Venezuela has been subject to U.S. sanctions for many years, direct trade and business volume were originally limited. This change in the situation will have little impact on the overall Latin American shipping market, and business in other parts of South America remains normal.
It is reported that Maersk's "Maersk Cap Carmel" flying the Singapore flag arrived at Port Cabello, Venezuela's largest container port, on January 7, which is located 210 kilometers west of the capital Caracas.
Struggling with years of sanctions and political and economic turmoil, Venezuela occupies only a minuscule role in world container shipping.
According to Alphaliner, only 0.1% of the global container fleet of 36.7 million TEU is deployed in the country.
According to a report by shipping analyst Alphaliner, companies serving the Venezuelan market include:
Caribbean Feeder Service
Fjord Havn Feeders
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC)
Unifeeder
X-Press Feeders and Zim
On January 6, CMA CGM issued an official statement clarifying that its ship operations in Venezuela have not been affected and the local ports remain open.
The statement pointed out that the heavy-duty containers unloaded at Venezuelan ports are being processed as planned, and the heavy containers currently in transit at sea will be delivered as scheduled, without any impact on the delivery of goods to local consignees.
The company also announced that ships planned to operate in Venezuela within the next seven days will be deployed normally, and said it will continue to closely monitor the situation and collaborate with local port authorities and operations teams to ensure service continuity.
The operational status announcement issued by Maersk at the same time showed that due to the current situation, its local office in Venezuela has been temporarily closed, but business operations have not been interrupted.
In order to ensure service connection, the company's staff maintain full-time response through multiple channels. Customers can consult business through dedicated email, toll-free phone or online chat tools.
Maersk emphasized that safety, service continuity and full compliance are the current top principles. As long as safety and operating conditions permit, services will continue to be provided. If the situation changes and affects cargo transportation, customers will be notified as soon as possible through official channels.
According to China Business News, the relevant person in charge of global freight forwarding giant Kuehne Nagel said that since Venezuela has been subject to U.S. sanctions for many years, direct trade and business volume were originally limited. This change in the situation will have little impact on the overall Latin American shipping market, and business in other parts of South America remains normal.
It is reported that Maersk's "Maersk Cap Carmel" flying the Singapore flag arrived at Port Cabello, Venezuela's largest container port, on January 7, which is located 210 kilometers west of the capital Caracas.
Struggling with years of sanctions and political and economic turmoil, Venezuela occupies only a minuscule role in world container shipping.
According to Alphaliner, only 0.1% of the global container fleet of 36.7 million TEU is deployed in the country.