The Daily Container Transport News Bulletin

Kemball Daily 22 Jan

Felixstowe Port

Road
delays A14 junction 1, 30 minutes delay each way ( 60 mins R/T ) / Snow is causing congestion in the North West of England. There is also severe delays on the A14 Eastbound by Thrapston this morning caused by an accident.
Ports
We experienced weather affected VBS during the period of 0600-0800hrs believed to be caused by congestion on the port. From 0900hrs the VBS are back to normal and available.
Vessel
CSCL Globe is in at 1400hrs today. A large Vessel we will continue to monitor the landing times through later today / tomorrow.
JK Depots
We open 24/7 on our Haulage operation. Our Container depot is open until Saturday 0600hrs.
Availability
We are looking for distance work tomorrow, please call us to discuss. If you have train misses we can assist you.
Weather
We have no issued with weather currently in Felixstowe. We are monitoring the expected cold weather/snow expected from Thursday onwards. If you require shunting to our container depot please let us know.
Things to consider
Due to the issue of the crane breakdown on the a14 please expect late running deliveries. We will keep our customers informed of any updates.

Southampton Port

Road
No Major issues other than Millbrook roundabout delays and also m27 eastbound access to m3 slight congestion.
Ports
Port running to 30 minute turnaround at present.
Vessel
NYK Swan & MOL Lisa currently alongside discharging with 9 cranes operational.
JK Depots
We are open 24/7 on our haulage operation.
Availability
We have gaps tomorrow, please contact our Communications team to discuss your requirements.
Weather
Cold weather expected all week however not expected to affect Operations, we are also monitoring the high winds situation so we can plan ahead for you.
Things to consider
Please note from 2000-0300hrs Virgin Media are working on the roads/grounds by dock gate 20 until Saturday. This can cause delays on night shunting operations.

London Gateway Port

Road
m25 Congestion due to rush hour period.
Ports
Currently working to a 40 minute turnaround time.
Vessel
MSC Mirjam & CMA CGM Rabelais currently in and discharging.
JK Depots
We are open 24/7 on our haulage operation.
Availability
We have gaps all week please call to discuss of your requirements.
Weather
Cold Weather is expected all week however we are not expecting this to hinder port operations.
Things to consider
We are looking for night work tonight, if you require please contact our Communications team.

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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