Severe winter weather across South-West and Western Europe has led to terminal closures, reduced productivity, and inland transport delays, with ripple effects reaching Northern Europe. Forecasts indicate another significant winter storm is likely in the coming week.
Carrier advisories highlight:
Maersk: Snow and icy roads are causing congestion, extended queues, and slower inland movement.
Hapag-Lloyd: Schedule disruptions for North Europe voyages and “significant reductions” in operations.
CMA CGM: Difficult sailing conditions along the Atlantic coasts of France, Spain, and Morocco.
ONE: Disruptions across the North Atlantic and Bay of Biscay; terminals in Algeciras, Tangier, and Casablanca temporarily stopped operations.
Advice: Stay in contact with Wealth Rich for schedule updates, allow extra time for cargo movement, and monitor port announcements closely.