Over the last few days, some ports in the US have been dealing with a potentially explosive issue – suspect reefer containers apparently at risk of explosion.
These containers have been apparently improperly serviced in Vietnam. Containers have previously exploded in China and Brazil – killing three and injuring many more.
Reports originally suggested that eighty refrigerated containers had been put into isolation at the Port of Seattle for ‘safety reasons’ putting hundreds of truck drivers in limbo.
But, a spokesperson at the Port of Seattle has told PS: “We have eight possible suspect containers isolated by the shipping lines based on initial information that made them concerned”.
We've validated that four of them were serviced in Vietnam – hence, three containers in Tacoma and one container in Seattle have been placed on operational hold by the Coast Guard.