MSC has suspended new cargo bookings to and from the Russian port of Novorossiysk following a drone attack on the container ship MSC Ulsan III, according to Bloomberg.
The carrier has stopped its operations through Novorossiysk until regular services can safely resume.
MSC recommends alternative routes
MSC advised customers to contact its Russian representative office to explore alternative routes for import and export shipments.
The company continues to operate through other Russian ports, including St. Petersburg.
Drone attack targets MSC Ulsan III
The drone attack occurred while MSC Ulsan III was operating a laden voyage from Novorossiysk to Tekirdağ, Türkiye.
The Panama-flagged container ship has a capacity of approximately 2,700 TEUs and was built in 2004.
The extent of the damage to the vessel remains unclear. Responsibility for the attack has not been officially confirmed.
