Madeira Faces Supply Chain Crisis: Government Appeals for Urgent Intervention

The Regional Government of Madeira, led by President Miguel Albuquerque and Secretary of Economy José Manuel Rodrigues, has made an urgent appeal to the Prime Minister of Portugal to address a critical supply chain disruption affecting the archipelago. The disruption, occurring at the Port of Leixões, threatens to leave Madeira without essential goods during the crucial end-of-year period.

The issue revolves around a new IT system that has caused significant delays in the clearance and loading of cargo ships at Leixões, a key port for goods destined for Madeira and the Azores. This has resulted in a potential breakdown in the supply chain, a situation Albuquerque described as 'grave and unprecedented' for Madeira.

The supply chain disruption poses a severe risk to the economic stability of Madeira, especially during the festive season when demand for goods peaks. José Manuel Rodrigues emphasized the urgency of prioritizing cargo shipments to Madeira and Lisbon to mitigate any negative impact on businesses and households.

The government has warned that if the situation is not resolved by the morning of December 26, the transportation of goods to Madeira and the Azores could face significant challenges, potentially affecting the New Year celebrations.

• Unprecedented supply chain disruption at Leixões Port
• Potential shortages of essential goods in Madeira
• Urgent government appeal to Prime Minister for intervention
• Impact on regional economy and festive season preparations

Madeira's government has called for immediate national intervention to ensure that ships can load and depart on schedule, stressing that any prolonged delay could have lasting negative effects on the region's economy and reputation as a tourist destination.

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