CMA CGM adjusts its service due to coronavirus

CMA CGM is making some adjustments to its services due to the coronavirus. According to the company, in view of the current situation, the country’s terminals face congestion which is causing a shortage of outlets available for refrigerated cargo (reefer plugs). As a result, reefer containers are having be off-loaded at an alternative port before making their way to the port of final destination.

This is in accordance with clause 10 of the company’s tansport contract, which clarifies that all transport related costs will will be borne by the party interested in the cargo, as this forms part of the client’s business risk. Also according to the company, this occurrence fits into a situation of unforeseeable circumstances / force majeure, under the terms of article 393 of the Civil Code.

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