The shipping company Crowley assured that it has sent the cargo to Puerto Rico on a regular basis, this in the face of the emergency caused by the coronavirus.
“Crowley is transporting all available cargo to the Island. If the cargo from a loader is delivered to our terminal in Jacksonville, Florida, it is shipped promptly, twice a week. If Island residents are experiencing a shortage of disinfectants for hands, cleansers, surgical masks, etc., they are not alone. All these types of products are scarce on the continent as well, “the company’s management told Metro in a written communication.
Likewise, they specified that they are currently taking measures in order to continue with the flow of cargo worldwide. “We have instituted security measures on ships and terminals serving Puerto Rico and the mainland. This includes restrictions on visitors to the facilities, better staff health assessment, and travel limits to reduce the risk of disease spread. “the company noted.
Food industry asks not to hoard supplies
Likewise, the Chamber of Marketing, Industry and Food Distribution (MIDA) organization, which represents the main components of the food distribution chain, explained that its main concern at this moment is the impulsive hoarding of consumers that cause temporary shortages and unnecessary.
“Although it is correct that there is a global limitation of certain disinfectant products, it is no less true that there are multiple equally effective alternatives to disinfect, and that the shortage of disinfectant products should not be equated with the case of food where there is a much greater variety of products and supply sources ”, explained José Soto president of MIDA.
“Citizens must do their part, to the extent that we avoid hoarding, and the supply chain is not interrupted, we understand that we can manage the needs of our consumers,” said Soto.
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