Daily Ocean News Bulletin – 14th January
Felixstowe Port
Road – No issues reported at present however the Orwell Bridge is due to close Late PM today with high winds expected until 0700hrs Wednesday morning.
Port – The port was closed from 1900hrs last night until 0100hrs this morning. There are also weather warnings in place from 1600hrs today until 0700hrs tomorrow morning which will have a serious effect on container haulage for tomorrow. If you would like to keep updated please contact 01394 601516.
Vessel – Cosco Shipping Azalea (due in 1300hrs), Maersk Utah (due in 1600hrs)
Weather – Severe weather warning in place from 1600hrs in Felixstowe.
Southampton Port
Road – No issues reported at present.
Port – Weather warnings in place from 1000hrs up until 0100hrs tomorrow morning. Port operations expected to be suspended.
Vessel – CMA CGM Vascan de Gama (Working), MSC Valencia (working), NYK Romulus (arrived 0543hrs), OOCL Montreal (working).
Weather – Strong winds due at 1000hrs today.
London Gateway Port
Road – M25 minor delays during the rush hour period.
Port – Delays on the port up to 1 hour since 0400hrs due to congestion.
Vessel – MOL Guardian (Working), Rio Grande Express (Working), LICA Maersk (Working).
Weather – No issues reported at present however winds may effect Pentalver Gateway.
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