Congestion persists in Gibraltar as weather recovers

Operations have resumed in Gibraltar after a brief weather-related disruption. But ships calling for bunkers at the port encounter long queues as suppliers work through backlogs.

IMAGE: Stormy clouds above the Bay of Gibraltar. Getty Images

Around 24 vessels were awaiting bunkers on Wednesday morning, and most suppliers were delayed by around 1-2 days on deliveries, port agent MH Bland said.

More rough weather is expected intermittently until 2 April, which could cause more disruptions.

Around 61 vessels are expected to call for bunkers at the port between 25 March-4 April, according to shipping agent A Mateos & Sons.

By Nachiket Tekawade

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