News / Shippers, hit by delays after Barzan blaze, told: cargo will now go to London Gateway

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Shippers and forwarders awaiting the arrival at the UK port of Felixstowe of cargo on board the UASC Barzan were told yesterday it will now arrive on Saturday. But the containers are not only ten days late, but will be discharged at London Gateway – almost 100 miles away.

The 18,800 teu Barzan is scheduled to arrive at London Gateway on Saturday evening, delayed by a fire in one of its cargo holds on 8 September while en route to Felixstowe ...