The Daily Container Transport News Bulletin

Kemball Daily 18 Jan

Felixstowe Port

Road
Delays A14 by Cambridge, 30 minutes delay each way ( 60 mins R/T ) / M6 by Knutsford experiencing delays due to road works.
Port
We have experienced an average turnaround of 45 minutes this morning.
Vessel
Maersk Kobe in at 1300hrs Saturday on Trinity & Estelle Maersk in Sunday 0700hrs. We will be monitoring landing times over the weekend to ensure no issues with Monday/Tuesday deliveries, if you require assistance then please let us know.
JK Depots
We are open 24/7 on our Haulage Operation. Our container depot will close 0500hrs on Saturday Morning through to Monday 0600hrs. We can assist tonight/today with shunting ex quay if required.
Availability
We still have around 4 gaps for Saturday deliveries. We are looking busy next week however we always have options to find you a solution.
Weather
Cold Weather is expected over the weekend through to the early part of next week.
Things to consider
If you are worried about the cold weather then our container depot can always lift off the quay for you beforehand, we also will have the option to lift off the quay early and store on wheels over the weekend. Please call us to discuss.

Southampton Port

Road 
M27 delays and also the Millbrook roundabout is causing congestion. The situation has seemed to improve today with less delays accessing the quay.
Ports
The port of Southampton has improved considerably this morning due to the Millbrook roundabout congestion easing. We have experienced turnaround times of 30-40 minutes.
Vessels
Hyundai Unity / Mol Trust / Andante are all in at present discharging. Due to the volume there are 9 cranes operation at present.
JK Depots
We are open 24/7 on our Haulage operation.
Availability
We are experiencing high volumes next week due to the vessel schedule over the weekend. This means we are looking very busy next week. We can find solutions for you if required please contact us to discuss.
Weather
No problems anticipated for tomorrow however cold weather may hit over the weekend. Nothing that could seriously affect operations.
Things to consider
With cold weather expected next week we can assist with shunting into depots in case of any quay issues, please contact our Southampton office for details.

London Gateway Port

Road
M25 minor congestion due to rush hour traffic.
Ports
Currently working to a 40 minute turn around.
Vessel
No problems or issues at present with discharging or changes to schedule.
JK Depots
We are open 24/7 on our Haulage operation.
Availability
We are looking busy next week however we are open for business regardless, please contact us so we can find you a solution.
Weather
Cold weather to set in over the weekend however will not affect Operations.
Things to consider
We have weekend delivery availability if required. Please call to discuss.

Container Transport

Call Our Planning Teams:

Felixstowe
David Goldie / Ricardo Policarpo – 01394 601516

Southampton
Dean Millier / Nathan Astle – 02380 004901

London Gateway and Tilbury
Mick Simmonds / Darren Young 01375 851395

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