The situation at the UK’s largest commercial port is “improving” and consumers should shop normally for Christmas, a minister told Sky News today.
Oliver Dowden’s comments come after a major global shipping company decided to divert vessels away from Felixstowe, blaming a backlog of containers at UK ports, to unload elsewhere in Europe.
The move by Maersk raised fears of delays to deliveries as the pre-Christmas trade rush gets underway.
Read the full article on the Sky News website
NAM Implications:
- An extra charge for Maersk having to re-ship in smaller vessels to the UK?
- Maersk also warned that growing delays could mean retailers would be forced to prioritise what they ship to deal with the congestion.
- Hopefully Santa/Amazon can come to the rescue?
