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Our national apostle José Martí used to say … “Helping those who need it is not only part of our duty, but also of happiness.”
And it is thus, to that extent, in which workers from TC Mariel in a humanitarian act made donations of essential items to be delivered to hospitals.
On this occasion, the articles were sent to the José Ramón Martínez Provincial Pediatric Hospital located in the municipality of Guanajay, which was attended on behalf of the workers’ group, the representative of the union section of TC Mariel as well as the secretary of the C / B of the UJC and other specialists from our company to deliver the items offered by our workers.
“Grateful for such important and beautiful gesture, which in these times is very necessary and even more for the children that are hospitalized,” said the director of the Pediatric Hospital, who enthusiastically welcomed our staff on this day full of love and solidarity.
In the same way, they approached the project “To Guanajay, more love”, led by Alejandro Lóriga Santos, journalist and leader of this work, where other articles were delivered, which would be destined for the elderly. “Thank you very much for your collaboration with this project, many of our old people will appreciate it”, stated the young journalist, feeling excited to see that also the users of the Zed Mariel, as well as our company in particular, joined this activity responding to this municipality, “yes, to Guanajay and for Guanajay, more love.”

Our country receives solidarity aid from sister nations, as another expression of fraternity with the island and a way of contributing to face the health and economic crisis resulting from the current epidemiological situation and the effects of the U.S. embargo in pandemic times.

In the last period, TC Mariel has received more than seven vessels with donations from countries such as Venezuela, Mexico and Nicaragua. The operations carried out have been decisive in getting the goods to their final destination.

Given the difficult circumstances that our country is experiencing in facing the COVID-19 and the impact derived from the intensification of the blockade, we are receiving the solidarity help of sister nations as we were expected.

A food donation from Nicaragua arrived on the afternoon of August 6 ^th  at our port on the ship Augusto César Sandino, which had a load of 30 containers on board, as a reliable proof of the cooperation of its government with the Cuban people.  

The terminal is very proud for being part of this moment and to contribute with our actions to the realization of such a noble and humanitarian contribution.

Each June 14^th we celebrate the Maritime Port Worker Day

With the commitment of maintaining the vitality in the operations, the port workers celebrate their day on June 14th, convinced of the relevance of the undertaken work and also of the essential contribution to the country’s economy, in challenging times marked by the impact of COVID-19.

 The team of more than 500 workers from Mariel Container Terminal S.A. ensure the    the compliance of  the planned hygienic and sanitary measures in each job position, as part of the confrontation of the pandemic, which has favored the continuity of the services provided and the satisfaction of the clients’ needs.

Safety and health at work is a premise for workers of the sector, who focus on enhancing the productivity in the extraction, loading and unloading of containers that arrive at the port enclave.

 The date is suitable to remember the struggle traditions of the workers in the sector, before and after the revolutionary triumph, as well as the undertaken labor feats, guided by the spirit of the historical leader of the sector Aracelio Iglesias Díaz.

We, workers from Mariel Container Terminal join ourselves to the celebration of this important date May 1^st, being aware of the relevance of the work undertaken from different work settings, and of the efforts made to contribute to the economic development of the nation, in times marked by the scourge of a pandemic that has transformed the world.

 With the slogan “United: We make Cuba”, this time the commemoration of the great meeting of the proletariat takes place virtually. On this unique day – a reason for joy and celebration – preceded by the days of the 8th Party Congress, we ratify our commitment to the revolutionary process and our willingness to move forward. Port workers continue being the protagonists of the assigned tasks, especially in moments that are as crucial as those we are living in, given the impact of COVID-19.

In the midst of this scenario, we face great challenges as part of updating the economic and social model of the socialist development, in which we are immersed in, in this decisive battle, the responsibility and commitment of the union movement is fundamental for moving forward our economy.

The neighborhood’s doctor came to our house and asked us if we wanted to take part in the clinical trial of “Soberana 02″. We agreed. Four days after we visited the doctor’s office to have a health check. They controlled our blood pressure and our weight, we had a rapid Covid test done and they asked us about our medical records”, said Ridel Rivero Martinez, truck driver at TC Mariel, resident of Diez de Octubre, La Habana.

The next day my son and wife were inoculated, as they don’t suffer from any pre-existing desease. Because of being an hypertensive patient I was part of another group, and I got the first dose three days after, on March 15th; the second dose will be on the 12th of April and the next one, on the 10th of may. I say yes without a doubt because I am father of three children, and they must be the priority. Now, we must wait and keep being careful”.

We thank our health personnel for their daily dedication, dedicating themselves to such a human mission, staying up in the most difficult moments no matter how tough the situation becomes. In these times marked by an atrocious pandemic the task is and also has been very intense.

  The Orlando Santana Valdés teaching polyclinic, in Mariel, was authorized as a provincial care center for low-risk COVID-19 positive patients. There, Dr. Maikel Rafael Barrios Sánchez, a specialist in Comprehensive General Medicine, provided his services, joining the team in charge of ensuring the health of those who arrive at the medical institution. After a week of work, he complies with the established isolation period.

Meanwhile, Marisel Izquierdo Carta, known as Chachi, went to Mexico two months ago. From this country she faces the pandemic, this is her second internationalist mission with the same aim, because last year she was one of the collaborators of the Henry Reeve Brigade that extended solidarity to the Principality of Andorra.

 Our deepest gratitude, to all our doctors and nurses, who constantly watch over our well-being.

On January 27th, the Container Terminal of Mariel S.A. celebrates its 7th anniversary.

With new challenges and purposes, this important port enclave adds another anniversary since the start of the operations constituted a starting point in the fulfillment of a mission permeated with commitment and dedication to the future of the Mariel Special Development Zone and the nation.

Convinced of the significant contribution made to the Cuban economy, the Terminal staff (more than 500 workers) focus themselves on guaranteeing the business results, adopting the hygienic-sanitary measures that are clearly defined in the confrontation of COVID-19, and strengthen the actions aimed at the Security and health at work.

This new year that has just begun for the port facility, is another opportunity for uniting wills in the achievement of each goal, with tenacity and perseverance, sure of the role to play in the provision of services, customer satisfaction, and the achievement of results that ensure continuous improvements, aimed at a sustainable development.