Not wanting to let its customers down, Wincanton quickly assessed the situation, the number of boxes to be delivered and the locations, then devised the best strategy to deal with the change of port location.

Wincanton’s managing director for containers, Ian Wilson, said: “This is an excellent example of how two pro-active companies, London Gateway and Wincanton, have been quick to respond to a major challenge. Despite the port not being ‘officially open for business’, their team pulled out all the stops. We worked closely with the port to prevent a potentially problematic situation and are delighted to have delivered a successful solution for our customers.”