DELAYS

Delays at Inland Container Depot in Nairobi

The long duration that it takes to clear cargo from the Inland Container Depot (ICD) in Nairobi is becoming a headache for truckers offering last mile connection, bringing the efficiency of the standard gauge railway into question.

Whereas it takes about five hours to ferry cargo from Mombasa to the ICD in Embakasi, it takes over 24 hours to clear the consignment at the depot.

The move has seen truckers that would have done an average of two trips per day manage just one, subjecting transport...

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Zanzibar port’s delays frustrate traders

Members of the business community in Zanzibar say inefficiency in cargo handling at the Zanzibar’s main seaport of Malindi, Stone Town has been frustrating their business and driving away international cargo ships.

“The working environment and operations at Malindi seaport is bad for importers, exporters, and freight operators. We call upon the government to take appropriate emergency measures,” members of the business community said.

Talking at the ‘Breakfast with importers, exporters, and...

http://container-news.com/zanzibar-port-delays-frustrate-traders/

Felixstowe Port in a turning (?) condition

Delays

Hutchison Ports Europe Ltd 2018 results could be impacted by delays that have led to some lines temporarily diverting their ships to other UK ports over the summer. The delays have been caused by glitches resulting from the introduction of a new terminal operating in June.

MSC, and its vessel sharing agreement partners, switched their IPAK service from calling at Felixstowe to London Gateway earlier this month.

Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) also recently diverted its North Europe –...

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