Force Majeure declared

07 May 2021 / Visakhapatnam, India

Due to the partial lockdown by the Government of AP, the circular issued by this office on 7 May 2021 regarding Force Majeure declaration in the port area is in effect until 19 May 2021.

The District Collector issued orders under section 144 and the4 State Government has ordered shut down of normal activities from 5 May 2021 to 19 May 2021.

In view of this situation, it is impossible to carry out any normal operations at the port of Visakhapatnam, in spite of Government of AP declaring port services as essential services.

Accordingly, it is hereby declared and confirmed that Force Majeure conditions prevail at the port of Visakhapatnam from 5 May 2021 to 19 May 2021.

(For information about operations in India, contact GAC India at [email protected])

Source: Vizagapatam Chamber of Commerce notice dated 7 May 2021

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