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Containers Fall from Hapag-Lloyd Ship onto LNG Bunker Vessel During Rotterdam Bunkering
Tuesday February 10, 2026
Some containers fell from a boxship operated by container shipping firm Hapag-Lloyd during operations in Rotterdam, landing on an LNG bunker vessel alongside on February 6.
The containers dropped from the Bangkok Express onto the LNG bunkering vessel K Lotus, with some also falling into the water, according to media reports.
The incident occurred while the K Lotus was berthed alongside the quay, conducting an LNG bunkering operation. At the same time, the Bangkok Express was carrying out cargo operations at the terminal.
No injuries have been reported. It remains unclear what damage, if any, was sustained by the LNG bunker vessel.
Terminal operations were briefly suspended during the day.
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