marine link image

Boxship Loses Containers in North Sea, Items Wash up on Dutch Islands

January 2, 2019

Dozens of containers with items including flat-screen televisions washed up on the Dutch islands of Terschelling and Vlieland after a vessel lost its cargo in heavy seas, a report by RTL Nieuws said, citing a Dutch coast guard.

The RTL report said that up to 200 containers may have fallen off the Panamanian-flagged MSC ZOE in rough weather.

RTL showed treasure hunters looking at an array of items that have washed up on shore of the islands, including light bulbs and televisions. 

Reporting by Toby Sterling

Logistics News

Report: Over 20 Commercial Ships Transit Hormuz

Report: Over 20 Commercial Ships Transit Hormuz

CMA CGM Acquires Fattal Group

CMA CGM Acquires Fattal Group

Democratic Republic of Congo Copper Exports Fall 15%, Cobalt Rebounds

Democratic Republic of Congo Copper Exports Fall 15%, Cobalt Rebounds

New Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge Transported to Stockholm by Sea

New Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge Transported to Stockholm by Sea

Subscribe for Maritime Logistics Professional E‑News

United's Chief takes the fight against American to the White House with a merger pitch
As the Middle East conflict shakes markets, global companies are delaying IPOs and cutting dividends.
UAE stock exchanges rise on optimism about US-Iran Peace Talks