Suez Canal Cleared
The MV Ever Given has been successfully re-floated this afternoon allowing the authorities to start planning for traffic to resume through the Suez Canal.
There are in excess of 300 vessels awaiting transit through the canal and authorities will be working to clear the back log, but delays will continue.
Several vessels have been diverted around the Cape of Good Hope which we are working with the carriers to confirm an ETA into the UK.
We will continue to remain in close contact with the carriers regarding vessel transits and how they will be impacted by this event. Should your shipments be directly affected we will advise you accordingly.
If you have any questions regarding the above please do not hesitate to contact us.
Useful Links:
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/suez-canal-crisis-ship-blockage-update-today-b1823721.html
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2021/03/29/world/suez-canal-stuck-ship
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-56567985
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/3/29/ever-given-turned-80-percent-in-right-direction-live-news