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Verified operational disruption: port delays and congestion, protest, industrial action or security incidents, motorway and road links to ports, air-cargo delays and official severe-weather notices.

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Disruption & freight alerts

Storm Goretti: key stats from the multi-hazard event

In its own post-storm summary the Met Office confirmed Storm Goretti had passed, recording gusts of 99mph in the Isles of Scilly and widespread snow accumulations that caused significant, now concluded, travel disruption.

Affected location: See original notice
Affected mode: See original notice
Notice issued: 9 Jan 2026 · time not published by source

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Source Met Office

Original date 9 Jan 2026

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Storm Goretti to bring very strong winds, heavy snowfall and rain

The Met Office's own statement warned of amber wind and snow warnings for Cornwall, the Isles of Scilly, Wales and the Midlands as Storm Goretti approached, citing exceptionally strong winds and significant travel disruption.

Affected location: See original notice
Affected mode: See original notice
Notice issued: 8 Jan 2026 · time not published by source

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Source Met Office

Original date 8 Jan 2026

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Cold spell continues with further snow and ice warnings

The Met Office's own update reported an Arctic airmass bringing yellow snow and ice warnings across Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England, with an amber snow warning for central Scotland.

Affected location: See original notice
Affected mode: See original notice
Notice issued: 5 Jan 2026 · time not published by source

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Source Met Office

Original date 5 Jan 2026

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Disruption & freight alertsPlanned timing

Maersk diverts NeoSamba calls from London Gateway to Southampton

Historical notice: Maersk extended a 2025 NeoSamba diversion to Southampton to avoid London Gateway congestion. This is not a current alert.

Affected location: London Gateway and Southampton
Affected mode: Sea freight / ports
Notice issued: 9 Sept 2025 · 09:00

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Source Maersk

Original date 9 Sept 2025

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Maersk adjusts TA5 schedule amid terminal constraints

Historical notice: Maersk changed its TA5 rotation and Felixstowe schedule amid North European terminal constraints. This is not a current alert.

Affected location: Felixstowe and North Europe
Affected mode: Sea freight / ports
Notice issued: 29 May 2025 · time not published by source

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Source Maersk

Original date 29 May 2025

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MSC applied Northern Europe congestion surcharge in 2025

Historical notice: MSC announced a congestion surcharge for cargo from Northern Europe to the Far East from June 2025. This is not a current alert.

Affected location: Northern Europe
Affected mode: Sea freight / ports
Notice issued: 12 May 2025 · time not published by source

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Source MSC

Original date 12 May 2025

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Maersk moves TA5 London call to Felixstowe

Historical notice: Maersk moved a TA5 service call from London Gateway to Felixstowe from 22 May 2025. This is not a current alert.

Affected location: London Gateway and Felixstowe
Affected mode: Sea freight / ports
Notice issued: 7 May 2025 · time not published by source

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Source Maersk

Original date 7 May 2025

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Heathrow power loss prompted government resilience investigation

Historical notice: the government commissioned an investigation after a power outage disrupted Heathrow Airport and surrounding businesses. This is not a current alert.

Affected location: Heathrow Airport
Affected mode: Air cargo / airport
Notice issued: 22 Mar 2025 · time not published by source

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Source UK Government

Original date 22 Mar 2025

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Disruption & freight alertsPlanned timing

Storm Éowyn red warnings signalled severe UK travel disruption

Historical notice: Met Office red warnings covered Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland ahead of Storm Éowyn. This is not a current alert.

Affected location: Northern Ireland and Scotland
Affected mode: Road, rail, ports and air
Notice issued: 23 Jan 2025 · 10:12

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Source Met Office

Original date 23 Jan 2025

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