Maersk Warns of Amazon River Navigation Restrictions Impacting Manaus
What Happened?
Maersk is warning of potential navigation restrictions on the Amazon River impacting operations to and from Manaus between October 2026 and early 2027 due to a predicted severe dry season. The carrier anticipates vessel capacity restrictions beginning in October, a possible full river closure in November, and continued constraints through December. These disruptions could lead to reduced capacity, higher operating costs, and potential freight surcharges for shippers.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
July 22, 2026
Effective from
October 1, 2026
Carrier
MAEU
Advisory category
operational_update
Affected Trade lanes
Global -> South America, South America Coastal/Internal
Affected Ports
MANAO
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs with cargo moving to or from Manaus via the Amazon River will be directly impacted by these navigation restrictions.
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