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Maersk statement on nacrotics smuggle

The Maersk company confirmed that the authorities at the Manzanillo Terminal were conducting an investigation after two stevedores were found hidden alongside with narcotics in one container on board the vessel, on July 2, 2020. They were collaborating with the Mexican authorities in charge of the case. As a matter of policy, Maersk did not comment further while criminal investigations were ongoing. Throughout all aspects of tthe vessel and shore operations, Maersk were committed to conducting the business in a responsible and lawful manner with respect for the wider economic, social and environmental impacts of the activities. Maersk does not accept illegal cargo and we have guidelines in place to guide staff on screening and handling cargo bookings, to be alert to anything unusual or suspicious. They proactively worked with authorities to mitigate risk and cooperated openly with relevant authorities during this investigations.