Libyan ports closed by violence

Peter T. Leach -

All Libyan ports and terminals have been temporarily closed amid violence in the North African country, CMA CGM said on Wednesday.

“CMA CGM ships’ calls at Libyan ports, Benghazi, Misurata, Khoms and Tripoli, are temporarily suspended,” the company said in a statement.

"Due to a general insurrection in some Libyan cities since last week, all ports and terminals are temporarily closed," CMA CGM said, adding that the company "is following with great concern the events" in Libya.

The company, which is represented by agent OSCL in Libya, created an emergency response team to monitor the situation.

“CMA CGM continues to accept bookings to Libya, excluding reefer and hazardous cargo bookings that are temporarily suspended until further notice,” the company said.

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