The containership SM Portland, operated by SM Line, lost 115 containers due to severe weather while sailing through the Bering Sea on March 4.
Strong winds caused the 4,228-TEU vessel to roll heavily, leading to the loss, collapse, and damage of its cargo. In response, the ship adjusted its course and reduced speed for safety. It is now scheduled to arrive in Vancouver on March 10, where it will undergo inspection by Canadian transport authorities and the Coast Guard before offloading its cargo.
SM Line has advised affected customers to verify their transport documents to confirm if their goods were impacted. The company continues to monitor the situation.
To remind, according to the World Shipping Council, in total, 221 containers were lost at sea in 2023, out of 250 million transported. Of the containers lost, about 33% were recovered.
