CMA CGM determines contingency plan for Baltimore

Following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge into the Patapsco River after being hit by the M/V “DALI” on March 26th, 2024, the port of Baltimore is closed to vessel traffic until further notice.

Therefore, CMA CGM has determined the following contingency plan in compliance with Clause 10 of its Bill of Lading Terms and Conditions:

For US Export containers from Baltimore: 

• Those currently on the terminal will remain there until the port reopens unless instructed otherwise by the shipper.
• For those in transit: due to current circumstances, as of 11:00 am, March 26, 2024, the terminal has stopped receiving exports until further notice. Contact CMA CGM America customer service for other load port options.
• In either case, costs for re-routing cargo to an alternate load port is for the account of the shipper.
• No new export bookings are accepted from Baltimore until further notice. Alternate load ports will be available including Norfolk wherever possible, or alternatively New York.

For US Import containers from Baltimore: 

• Those on the water will be discharged at an alternate port where they will be made available for pick-up, and CMA CGM’s bill of lading will terminate. (The alternate discharge port(s) will be advised in due course)
• For those booked and not yet loaded at the origin, please check with the origin booking office for alternate routing options.
• No new import bookings will be accepted to Baltimore until further notice. Alternate discharge ports will be available including Norfolk wherever possible, or alternatively New York.