Maersk stops accepting orders and calls to Ukrainian ports

A few vessels that were en route to Ukraine have been diverted to discharge cargo in Egypt's Port Said and Turkey's Korfez, says A.P. Moller - Maersk.

PHOTO: The Ukrainian flag flies from the stern of a ship in the Black Sea port of Odessa, Ukraine, on September 16, 2016. Getty Images

Maersk has decided to not call at any Ukrainian ports, and will not accept any new orders to and from Ukraine until further notice.

The shipping giant will for the time being continue its shipping services to and from Russia, while maintaining that this is "subject to change as things develop."