News / Yantian Express to sail for Canada on Wednesday, 'with all cargo aboard'

The owner of the fire-stricken Yantian Express said the vessel would depart its refuge at Bahamas Freeport on Wednesday, to arrive at the Canadian east coast gateway of Halifax at the weekend.

On Friday, owner Hapag-Lloyd told customers: “Reloading of all containers previously discharged ashore for inspection has now been completed. Accordingly, all cargo, whether security has been provided or not, is now on board the Yantian Express.

“Dependent on final technical approval of vessel class, arrival of spare parts and conclusion of ...