Customer Advisory: Fire Incident Aboard MV ESPIRITO SANTO EXPRESS

APL Logistics is closely monitoring a fire incident involving the MV ESPIRITO SANTO EXPRESS, which occurred while the container vessel was sailing from Singapore to Santos, Brazil.

The vessel is owned by Seaspan Corp., chartered by Hapag-Lloyd, and includes cargo from other carriers such as ONE and MSC. Seaspan has confirmed all crew members were safe and accounted for and that the potential impact to cargo and vessel operations remained under assessment. Subsequent maritime reporting indicates that the vessel was abandoned and adrift in the South Atlantic following the fire.

‍Potential Supply Chain Impact

Customers with cargo aboard the MV ESPIRITO SANTO EXPRESS should anticipate potential significant delays to affected shipments while the condition of the vessel and cargo is assessed and response efforts continue.

At this time,the full extent of cargo damage and the timing and process for recovery oronward movement of cargo have not been confirmed. APL Logistics will continueto monitor carrier communications and developments surrounding the incident.

What Customers Should Do

Customers with potentially affected cargo should:

• Monitor communications from APL Logistics andtheir cargo insurance providers.
• Retain relevant shipping documentation,including bills of lading and commercial documentation.
• Be prepared for possible additional requirementsshould General Average or salvage proceedings be initiated.
• Consider potential downstream impacts associatedwith delays to affected cargo.

APL Logistics teams are working with ocean carriers to obtain additional information regarding shipment status and potential cargo impacts. We will provide updates to affected customers as additional confirmed information becomes available.

For questions regarding specific shipments, please contact your APL Logistics representative.

Sincerely,

APL Logistics

Sources

Hapag-Lloyd: Vessel incident – MV ESPIRITO SANTO EXPRESS, October 15/16, 2026. [hapag-lloyd.com]

SAFETY4SEA: Fire erupts aboard containership off the coast of Brazil, October 19, 2026. [safety4sea.com]

NAVAREA V 0648/26. [sealagom.com]

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