Donald Trump’s decision to unilaterally pull out from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and begin reimposing the sanctions was announced on May 8.
Companies that trade in U.S. dollars or have operations there cannot afford themselves to lose a share of the U.S. market, hence, they are likely to end their ties to Iran as a consequence.
A Maersk Line spokesperson told World Maritime News that it has ceased acceptance of commodities under JCPOA winddown FAQ.
“Our presence in Iran is limited. We will monitor the developments to assess any impact on our activities and keep our customers directly informed in case of any changes,” the company statement reads.
Maersk Line serves the Iranian market via a feeder service using 3rd party vessels, ensured through slot purchase agreements from Jebel Ali (UAE) to Bandar Abbas and Bushehr.
Maersk Line has offices in Tehran, Bandar Abbas and Bushehr, employing a total staff of 12.
Swiss shipping major MSC is also reviewing its business to check the impact of the sanctions.
“MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company SA closely monitors all sanctions measures introduced by the U.S. government. In consideration of the latest U.S. Presidential order on 8 May 2018 to reinstate Iran-related sanctions, MSC is reviewing its services, operations and business relationships to understand if any are impacted and will comply with the timetable set out by the U.S. government,” an MSC Spokesperson said in a statement.
The company has no direct services to Iran, however, it uses third-party feeder ships to transport cargo between Iran and Jebel Ali in the United Arab Emirates.
隨著由Maersk航運公司和海安會領導的航運業巨頭開始仔細審視與伊朗的業務運營，宣布恢復對伊朗的核相關製裁已經開始啟動。
5月8日宣布唐納德特朗普決定單方面退出聯合綜合行動計劃（JCPOA）並開始重新制裁。
那些以美元進行交易業務的公司不能負擔的起失去美國市場份額，因此它們很可能因此而結束與伊朗的關係。
馬士基航運公司發言人告訴世界海事報，它已經停止接受JCPOA winddown FAQ以下的商品。
“我們在伊朗的存在是有限的。我們將監控事態發展，評估對我們活動的任何影響，並在發生任何變化的情況下直接通知我們的客戶“，公司聲明寫道。
Maersk航運公司通過使用第三方船隻的支線服務為伊朗市場提供服務，通過從JebelAli（阿聯酋）到Bandar Abbas和Bushehr的艙位購買協議確保。
馬士基航運公司在德黑蘭, Bandar Abbas港和Bushehr都設有辦事處，員工總數為12人。
瑞士航運主要MSC也在審查其業務，以檢查制裁的影響。
“MSC地中海航運公司密切監督美國政府採取的所有製裁措施。在審議關於2018 5月8日最新的美國總統為恢復伊朗有關的制裁，MSC正在審查其業務，營運及業務關係，以了解是否有任何影響，並且會遵守列明由美國政府的時間表，“ 一個MSC發言人在一份聲明中說。
該公司沒有直接向伊朗提供服務，但它使用第三方支線船在伊朗與阿拉伯聯合酋長國的Jebel Ali之間運輸貨物。
Image Courtesy: Maersk Line / Imformation Source: World Maritime News Staff
