UK Port Closures Due to Adverse Weather

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Due to the winter weather conditions, London Gateway, Felixstowe and Tilbury ports have all suffered long closures and Doncaster rail terminal is also closed.

Felixstowe has been closed since 22.00hrs on Monday evening. All train services ex Felixstowe have failed to depart. Felixstowe currently still remains closed, meaning no containers have left Felixstowe yesterday or today. At the time of writing, the port still remains closed and we do not know when it will re-open.

To compound things further, the Met office are issuing further weather warnings for the next 72 hours including the arrival of storm ‘Emma’ which carries more snow and strong gusts.

We therefore apologise in advance of the inevitable failed and delayed deliveries which will occur. We will endeavour to do all we can during this difficult time. Road conditions are also a factor and therefore we would seek your understanding on any late arrivals at delivery points.

China – Stricter Waste Importation Regulations

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The Chinese Government has implemented stricter controls on waste importation by adding a substantial number of solid waste types to the list of banned wastes which cannot be imported into China without a license. Their full advice, along with the current list of all excluded waste cargoes can be accessed by clicking HERE.
The potential consequences of breaching the regulations for Shipowners are:-
1. A fine between RMB 100,000 and RMB 1,000,000; and
2. Costs of disposal of the waste; and
3. Depending upon the offence, a criminal prosecution.

Hamad Port Services Temporarily Suspended

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On June 5th, 2017, the Members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) chosen to cut diplomatic ties with the State of Qatar. This impacts all borders, airspace & maritime connections.

Accordingly, DP World Jebel Ali and Abu Dhabi Terminals have issued notices stopping the services to/from Qatar ports (including transshipment cargo).

In observance with the above guidelines we are stopping cargo acceptance for Qatar via Dubai.

We are working on alternative solutions to clear up the shipments which are already here or on water.

Thank you for your understanding and support.