HK's Hutchison lifts Hanjin-linked ban on returning empties in Felixstowe
Time：2016-10-11
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A combination of factors are understood to have caused congestion at the port, including delayed vessels, an imbalance between outbound and inbound containers, and problems related to the collapse of Hanjin Shipping and disputes over the bankrupt carrier`s assets.
"Further to our notice of 23 September 2016, we are pleased to report that following a short period of shutting out empties, from 19 to 25 September, the container storage yards on the port are now operating as normal.
"Working with our shipping line partners, we have been successful in managing the flows of empty containers to reduce storage densities to within normal operating parameters. We have also created temporary storage space in which to stow empty Hanjin Shipping boxes where they will not affect day-to-day operations," said the statement.
The statement added that the port had decided to maintain its "temporary resource pool" beyond the end of the peak summer holiday season. "Working with the rail operators, we have continued to increase the number of containers handled each day by rail in a controlled manner, whilst achieving the objective of establishing a more consistent and predictable rail service."