Fake News About Mariel Container Terminal Denied

The Mariel Container Terminal, in the province of Artemisa, clarified in a statement on Saturday that the audio clips disseminated on social media about an alleged emergency and closure of port operations were false, as confirmed by the institution itself and the General Customs of the Republic through their Facebook profiles and institutional websites.

Terminal management reported that operations proceeded normally, without interruptions or accidents, and asked users to always verify information through official sources to avoid confusion.

The institution recalled that images and videos showing routine vessel activity at the dock have been published on its digital sites as part of informational transparency toward clients and the public.

The Mariel Container Terminal was created by decision of the Cuban state as part of the Mariel Special Development Zone project, with the goal of providing the country with a modern and competitive port infrastructure.

Its construction responded to the need to take advantage of the strategic location of Mariel Bay in Artemisa province and to transform it into a regional logistics hub capable of receiving deep-draft vessels, including Neo-Panamax ships.

Regarding its functions, the terminal is dedicated to comprehensive container operations, including cargo loading and unloading, storage, consolidation and deconsolidation, repair and maintenance of refrigerated units, as well as inspection and fumigation services.

Additionally, it constitutes a key transshipment point in the Caribbean, facilitating connections for international maritime routes and ensuring the continuity of port operations with safety and efficiency standards officially recognized by the Government of Cuba.