News / Ripples from congestion at UK box hubs now reaching north Europe ports

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More ultra-large container vessels (ULCVs) are likely to be diverted from UK ports as Felixstowe and Southampton struggle to cope with the annual peak season surge, impacting the working programmes at other North European container hubs.

One carrier source that services both ports told The Loadstar all its UK calls would be “under the microscope” this month, due to the worsening quay and landside congestion.

“We can’t afford to have our ships sitting at anchor for days and then being forced to cut and run when ...