Europe Operational Updates - Week 7
Last Updated on February 13, 2026
There has been no material improvement in weather conditions in the Bay of Biscay, with wave heights of up to 10 meters continuing to impact vessel transits. This situation remains disruptive to arrivals and departures across the North Europe network. Based on the current forecast a renewed period of severe weather is expected from 11 to 13 February, with strong winds and high waves that may cause further delays and negatively impact schedule reliability, particularly due to potential vessel sheltering.
In addition, the continues severe weather conditions impacting the Western Mediterranean ports operations further pressures the overall network recovery.
Terminals in North Europe are operating at full capacity, as ice and snow conditions have cleared. But the effects of the earlier network disruption persist and will take time to normalize. In particular, terminals continue to face high yard utilization and disrupted line-ups as a result of service disruption and vessel bunching.
Our teams are closely monitoring the situation and assessing the ongoing impact on the network. Further updates will be shared as conditions evolve.
Please note that any additional costs arising as a consequence of these severe weather conditions will be for the account of the cargo. Should you have any questions or require further assistance, please contact your local teams.
Weather and operational impacts in Spain & Morocco
- We would like to inform you of ongoing industry-wide service disruptions caused by severe weather conditions in the Bay of Biscay, resulting in delays to vessels arriving at and departing from terminals in Northern Europe.
- For further details please refer to the sections below:
Throughout yesterday and today, weather conditions have deteriorated again, resulting in intermittent operational stoppages caused by strong wind gusts, which reduced terminal productivity.
While vessels currently alongside remain under operation, the Tangier Port Authority has officially announced the suspension of all berthing maneuvers from Friday, 13 February.
Weather conditions are expected to improve from the morning of Saturday, 14 February. In the meantime, the team will continue to closely monitor the situation and actively manage the berthing lineup.
| Port | Remarks |
|---|---|
| Casablanca | Working (Slower than usual, with some disruptions) |
| Lisbon | Working with restrictions |
| Leixoes | Working with restrictions |
| Algeciras | Working, stop expected tomorrow Fri Feb 13/0200Hrs until Sat Feb 14/0200Hrs |
| Tangier | Working, berthing maneuvers will stop from Fri Feb 13/0700Hrs until Sat Feb 14/0700Hrs |
| Valencia APM | Working again afteryesterday stoppage since Feb 12/0800Hrs, possible stop or slow down starting from Feb 13/1400Hrs TBC |
| Barcelona APM | It is currentely closed since Feb 12/0200Hrs until Feb 13/0800Hrs. |
| Service | Vessel Name | Current Position | Cargo Impact | GRAL Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JD1 | Leonidio | sheltering from bad weather in Alboran Sea | - | vsl has called TC4 - waiting for ESALG berth on 14/02 am WP |
| JD1 | Maersk Makutu | at sea ETA MAPTM TC4 17/02 06:30 | - | present TC4 prospect 18/02 03:00 WP |
| JD2 | GSL Syros | sheltering from bad weather in Alboran Sea | - | present TC4 prospect 14/02 15:00 WP after the terminal closure |
| JD2 | GSL Tripoli | at sea heading to MAPTM TC1 | - | present TC1 prospect 17/02 06:00 WP |
| IMX | Maersk Hamburg | at sea ETA MAPTM TC4 | - | present TC4 prospect 14/02 09:00 WP after terminal closure |
| IMX | Maersk Cleveland | waiting for MAPTM TC1 berth | - | ETB 12/22:00 - |
| AL6 | Maersk Serangoon | UNDER OPS AT MAPTM WB - sailing before closure 12/2 2000 tbc | - | delay to managed w next slide |
| AL6 | GSL Nicoletta | SAILED GOA - MAPTM WB ETB 22/2 5 days delay | MAPTM call omitted , ESBCN TCB1 ad hoc call induced to discharge part of MAPTM import cargo (570 teu) the remaining part will be restowed for MAPTM EB call | SSY will slide on EB route |
| AL6 | GSL Eleni | sheltering in Alboran Sea - PROPOSAL TO SWAP POSITION W | - | ETB at TC1 16/02 23:00 |
| MGX | JAMAICA EXPRESS | AT SEA WB PROPOSED OMISSION PTM - PSDADHOC CALL | T/S IN PSD - RELOAD TO BCN FOR WAX CONNECTION | TOPIC ON THE STAKEHOLDERS TABLE |
| MGX | MEXICO EXPRESS | ADRIFT ALBORAN SEA - BP ON 16/2 | - | RECOVERY ON MX/USA |
| MGX | Colombia Express | ETB GOA 13/2 1300 - BCN-POSSIBLE EFFECT DUE BAD WEATHER LINE UP UNDER RESHUFFLING | - | ETB MAPTM 20/2 - 2 DAYS DELAY |
| MCA | GLASGOW EXPRES | ETB PTM 13/2200- BUNKER AT ALG 15 AM | - | Monday to be evaluate COR ALG-PTM |
| MCA | DACHAN BAY | BUNKER ALG 13 AM -ETB PTM 15 AM | ||
| MCA | MOMBASA EXPRESS | SAILING TO SALERNO | OMIT TC1 (FULL DISCH IN TC3) | |
| WAX | SPARTEL TRADER | BERTHED AT MACAS | - | maneuvering will continue to be suspended till 8 pm |
| WAX | OSAKA | Presently drifting OUT OF CASABLANCA. AGW ETB 15 /2000 TBC -ETS 17/PM-DEPENDING FM BAD WEATHER | - | maneuvering will continue to be suspended till 8 pm |
| WAX | PAGE | Presently drifting OUT OF CASABLANCA ETB 15/ 1900 AGW TBC | - | maneuvering will continue to be suspended till 8 pm |
| MSW | IZMIT EXPRESS | AT SEA ETA ESAGP ETA 13 0100 +12H | - | ETB ESVLC 15 1400 +1D18H |
| PTX | LITTLE ATHINA | ATD 12 1430 in Mediterranean and stay adrift due to bad weather PTLEI ETA 16 1000 AGW WP | - | |
| SE2 | EUGEN MAERSK | Under OPS at ESVLC as from 10/20:00hrs, departure delayed for 15/05:00 due to reduced operation rhythm because of bad weather | ESBCN call pushed, Omit ITSPE discharge import cargo at ITGOA, new rotation BCN - VDL - GOA | Contingency plan agreed on 12/02 - SDL from last IT port set by MSK on 25/02 - 01:00 to protect SGSIN ETA on PFM |
| SE2 | MAERSK CAMBRIDGE | At sea to MAPTM - ETA 15/16::30 - ETB 17/03:00, even after the slide by 1 week of the vessel, extra days delay coming up | - | Berth delay Due to bad weather / stoppages at PTM from previous + running days - Berthing prospect TBC subject to any new closure we may face |
| PTX | SSF LILY | At sea ETA MAPTM 9 1600 | omit ESVGO as of SSF Lilly 2608N | AWAITING SCHEDULE UPDATE - EXPECTED DELAY ETA PTM - |
Weather conditions in the West Mediterranean have improved, allowing terminals to resume normal berthing maneuvers and operations. According to the latest forecast, no port closures are anticipated for the remainder of the week, and operations have returned to normal. Our teams continue to closely monitor weather developments and manage operations accordingly.
Tangier – TC1 / TC3 / TC4
- Terminals have resumed normal operations.
- Berthing maneuvers are proceeding as scheduled.
- Operations continue under close monitoring of weather conditions.
- NE1 / Al Zubara – Proceeding to Zeebrugge; Tangier will be omitted, with all PTM imports discharged in BEZEE on 11 February, then continuing onward to Bremerhaven.
Algeciras
- Terminal operations have returned to normal.
- Berthing and cargo handling are proceeding as planned.
Weather conditions in the West Mediterranean deteriorated again today, with heavy rain and strong wind gusts causing intermittent operational stoppages and reduced terminal productivity. While vessels already alongside continue operations when conditions allow, the Tangier Port Authority announced the suspension of all berthing maneuvers at 12:00 today until further notice. Weather conditions are expected to improve from tomorrow morning. Our teams continue to closely monitor the situation and actively manage the berthing lineup.
Tangier – TC1 / TC3 / TC4
- Terminals remain operational with constraints.
- Vessels already alongside continue cargo operations when conditions allow.
- All berthing maneuvers are currently suspended by the Port Authority.
- Operations remain subject to wind and weather conditions.
Algeciras
- Terminal is open and operating with limitations.
- Productivity remains affected by strong winds.
- Temporary operational interruptions may occur.Delays should be expected.
| Service | Vessel Name | Current Position | Cargo Impact | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JD1 | Leonidio | Sheltering from bad weather in Alboran Sea | — | MAPTM call delayed |
| JD2 | GSL Tinos | At sea, heading to Jeddah | Cargo to be moved via IMX to connect with next JD2 sailing (GSL Syros V.606E) | — |
| JD2 | GSL Syros | Sheltering from bad weather in Alboran Sea | — | — |
| SE1 | Adrian Maersk | Departing Tangier (TC1) | — | Delayed arrival at next port |
| SE1 | Maersk Campton | Under operations at Tangier TC3 | — | Schedule adjusted |
| SE2 | Bangkok Maersk | Sheltering in Alboran Sea | — | Delays expected |
| SE2 | Eugen Maersk | Sheltering in Alboran Sea | — | — |
| SE2 | Beijing Maersk | Sheltering in Alboran Sea | — | — |
| AL6 | Maersk Serangoon | Sheltering in Alboran Sea | — | — |
| AL6 | GSL Nicoletta | At sea, heading to Barcelona | Tangier call omitted. Part of Tangier import cargo discharged in Barcelona; remaining cargo restowed for later Tangier eastbound call | — |
| AL6 | GSL Eleni | Sheltering in Alboran Sea | — | — |
| MGX | Chacabuco | Sheltering in Alboran Sea | — | — |
| MGX | Colombia Express | Sheltering in Alboran Sea | — | — |
| MCA | Barcelona Express | Sheltering, awaiting bunkering | — | — |
| MCA | Glasgow Express | Under operations | — | Delays due to weather and congestion |
| MCA | Mombasa Express | Drifting for bunkering | TC1 omitted; full discharge completed at TC3 | — |
| WAX | Spartel Trader | Drifting outside Casablanca | — | Maneuvering suspended during weather window |
| WAX | Osaka | Drifting outside Casablanca | — | Maneuvering suspended during weather window |
| WAX | Page | Schedule adjusted | — | Maneuvering suspended during weather window |
| MSW | Mersin Express | At sea; Barcelona omitted | Barcelona imports discharged in Livorno and transshipped; exports rolled to next sailing | — |
| MSW | Leonidas Z | Under operations | Valencia imports discharged at alternative port and transshipped | Valencia omitted |
| PTX | SSF Lily | Sheltering in Vigo Bay | Vigo omitted | Schedule update pending |
- PSA 913: Yard utilization is elevated at 80% - 85%, with reefer utilization at 60% - 65%.
- PSA 869: Yard utilization increased to a level of 75% - 80%, reefer on normal utilization of 55% – 60%.
- AGW: Yard utilization has remained increased to 70% - 75%, with reefer utilization reducing to 60% – 65%, Empties at 80% ~ 55% Cargo opening times now 6 days prior to vessel ETA.
Rotterdam
- ECT: Yard on an elevated level of 75% – 80% utilization
- RWG: Yard utilization remained on a critical level of 80 – 85% utilization
- DELTA II: Yard on a low level of 40% – 45% utilization ~ Reefers at a level of 30% - 35%.
- APMT MVII: Yard at a higher level of 90% – 95%
UK
- SOU: Yard standing at high level of 85% – 90% utilization. Reefers stand at 65% - 70%.
- LGP: Yard stands at 65% – 70% utilization. Reefers stable at a level of 50% – 55%.
Hamburg
- CTA: Yard at a high level of 80% – 85%.
- CTH: Yard at a critical level of 90% - 95%.
Ice on the River Elbe is leading to operational challenges for berthing.
Bremerhaven
- NTB: Yard currently at an elevated level of 80% – 85% utilization.
Wilhelmshaven
- CTW: Yard on a stable level of 75% – 80% utilization
Le Havre
- CNMP/TNMSC: Yard at a stable utilization of 55% – 60%. Reefers at 50% – 55%.
Passage through the Bay of Biscay has resumed, however, due to ongoing short-term weather fluctuations, conditions have not
improved consistently. With waves of up to 7 meters in the Bay of Biscay and wind speeds of up to 120 km/h in the West Mediterranean, vessel traffic and port operations continue to be restricted.
Several vessels remain in shelter to ensure the safety of your cargo, crew, and vessels.
- NE2 – Al Nefud
Al Nefud is now expected to resume her voyage on February 7, 2025, following two aborted departure attempts from Northern Europe due to severe wave conditions in the Bay of Biscay.
As a result, existing operational restrictions remain in place – originally caused in early January by severe winter weather
in Northern Europe and now by weather conditions in the Bay of Biscay. Recovery is expected to be gradual.
Weather conditions in the Biscay area are expected to improve as of Monday evening, February 9, 2025 (according to the current forecast). Operational challenges are likely to persist longer, as vessels are expected to arrive in more concentrated patterns, which may cause congestion in terminal line-ups.
Please be assured that we are taking all possible measures to minimize the impact on your supply chain. Any additional costs arising from these weather conditions will be for the account of the cargo.
We will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide updates as needed. Thank you for your understanding. For further assistance, please contact your local operations team.
Gemini Overall Situation
- Algeciras (ALG) and Tangier (PTM) remain under significant pressure due to high yard density, lineup disruption, and adverse weather.
- Ports remain closed, with a high probability of extension into Sunday PM (TBC).
- Developments are being closely monitored.
Main confirmed highlights per Terminal:
Spain
APMT-Algeciras
- No major contingencies required for Gemini vessels at this stage.
Morocco
APMT-TC4
- JD1 / Maersk Makutu – Slide.
- JD2 / GSL Tinos – Omission.
- SE2 / Eugen MSK – Estelle MSK slide. Updates will follow post Tangjung Pelepas.
- MGX / Columbia Express – Rotation swap completed (calling Valencia first).
- MGX / RDO Concord – Omission reviewed and discarded (no viable transshipment alternatives).
- SE1 / Adrian Maersk – Additional vessel call has been induced to TC4.
APMT-TC1
- SE2 / Axel Maersk – Induced to TC1 to stabilize yard density due to NE1 / Al Nefud delays (Bay of Biscay constraints).
- AL6 / GSL Nicoletta – Omission concluded.
- JED2 /GSL Syros – Slide.
- NE2 / Milan Maersk – will cover TC1 window 08 Feb 18:00 – 09 Feb 08:00.
APMT-TC3
Due to deteriorating weather conditions in the Atlantic, the Tangier Port Authority has announced the temporary closure of Tanger Med Port to ensure the safety of vessels, crews, cargo, and port operations.
Closure details:
- Start: Feb 4th, 00:00 hrs (local time)
- End: Feb 5th, 17:00 hrs (local time)
- Duration: 41 hours
- Forecast: Wind gusts exceeding 120 km/h and a dangerous swell of up to 5 meters
Status of other regional ports:
- Algeciras Port, it will close today at 20:00 hrs, prospects to open on Thursday, 17:00hrs.
- Other nearby ports – including Casablanca, Lisbon, Leixões, and Vigo – remain open, with no official closures announced at this time.
Rest assured that we are monitoring the situation closely and working closely with our partners to implement mitigation and recovery measures. We will provide you with updates as soon as further information becomes available.
We appreciate your understanding and patience during this weather-related disruption.
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