Maersk Forecasts East Africa Cargo Delays Due to El Niño Weather
What Happened?
Maersk has issued a warning for potential cargo disruptions across East Africa between October and December 2026. A predicted El Niño event is expected to bring heavy rainfall and flooding, restricting road access to ports and inland locations. Shippers are advised to plan for extra transit time and ensure timely documentation to mitigate delays.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
October 11, 2026
Effective from
October 1, 2026
Carrier
MAEU
Advisory category
operational_update
Affected Trade lanes
Global -> East Africa, East Africa -> Global
Affected Ports
East African ports
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs with container shipments to or from East African ports and inland destinations, particularly between October and December 2026.
Source:
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