Update for Freight going to Chile
Posted on Thu, Mar 04, 2010
CHILE - The huge earthquake that struck Chile on Saturday has dramatically affected a number of the key freight and logistic handling facilities that serve the country and which will impede international efforts to assist with relief efforts.
Current information indicates that whilst the country's northern ports are operating fine, a number of other areas are closed due to damage and under curfew conditions due to problems with rioting.
Here is a summary of the latest information available to us:
CENTRAL PORTS: QUINTERO/LAS VENTANAS: A number of piers are out of action due to damage, though port still has some operations running and repairs will see increasing service restored over the next two weeks.
SAN ANTONIO/VALPARASIO: Partially operative with some piers under evaluation for damage.
SOUTHERN/CENTRAL PORTS: A curfew is in operation in this area and most ports /terminals are closed due to Tsunami and serious port damage. Details are not fully available at this time.
Update provided by handyshippingguide.com
Pack n send is keeping a close eye on when all ports in Chile will be fully operational.
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