PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti, CMC—The French shipping company CMA CGM announced on Saturday that, given the deterioration of security here, it has suspended its stopover.
The company said it will instead move to the Port Lafiteau terminal north of here.
“CMA CGM will, therefore, accept reservations for the Lafiteau terminal, which remains an effective alternative for your shipments to and from Haiti. Located 20 km from Port au Prince, Port Lafiteau remains served by our weekly CAGEMA 2 service operated with vessels belonging to CMA CGM.
The company said that CMA CGM will continue to make a stopover in Cap-Haïtien for the northern part of Haiti as usual.
Earlier this week, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line announced the suspension of cruise ship ports of call in Labadee, on the northern coast of Haiti, as violence escalates in the country.
“The safety and security of our guests, crew, and communities we visit are our top priority. Our Global Security and Intel Team closely monitors Haiti’s evolving situation. In an abundance of caution, we are temporarily adjusting to sailings visiting Labadee,” Royal Caribbean said in a statement.
“We will continue to monitor and reassess calls as needed and will communicate updates with guests directly,” said Royal Caribbean.
These suspensions of stops at some ports occur as Haiti resolves a long-running political and humanitarian crisis.
Heavily armed gangs have taken over much of the capital, and rights groups have reported widespread killings, kidnappings, and sexual violence.
Hundreds of thousands of people have also been displaced.
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