Hapag-Lloyd won't take bookings if port congestion leaves cargo stranded
A “cautious” Hapag-Lloyd has warned it will not accept bookings if port congestion leaves cargo ...
Unconfirmed reports suggest that the explosion and subsequent fire on board a containership anchored at the quay side in Jebel Ali was caused by a container load of fireworks, with initial industry fears of another X-Press Pearl.
The ship, thought to be the 210 teu Ocean Trader, owned by Sash Shipping Group, based in Dubai, had docked yesterday and at around 1am witnesses reported a loud explosion that shook buildings in the city.
An industry source said the vessel was a feeder ...
Comment on this article