Quay

Ports Remain Congested Causing Added Cost & Delay

Container shipments from Asia to the UK continue to be subject to “unprecedented” delays and significant additional costs, says an article published in The LoadStar.

Space remains an issue

According to Ryan Clark, director and co-owner of UK-based Westbound Logistics said, space still remains an issue, as are ever-increasing rates.

He adds saying “We are constantly finding ourselves apologising to customers. If it’s not rollings, space problems or rate increases, it’s a berthing delay or haulage...

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Newbuild Containership Contacts Quay To Avoid Collision

A newbuild container ship collided with quay at Port of Spain to avoid collision with crane, reports Maritime Bulletin.

What happened? 

Container ship CMA CGM KOUROU suffered engine failure while berthing at Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, at night Oct 24. She had arrived from Philipsburg, St. Maarten, Caribbean. 

The ship collided with quay at Port of Spain on October 24th as the captain maneuvered to avoid collision with the crane.

According to reports, the ship sustained minor damages....

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