Freight handling company Stevedoring Services' recent work to rule implementation has caused shipping movements to be delayed.

The Oleander arrived in Bermuda on Sunday carrying 207 containers, 45 of which were refrigerated.

Miscellaneous cargo included 14 flatbeds and a boat.

Because this vessel arrived on Sunday morning it was not affected by the work to rule and sailed away from the Island yesterday.

The Somers Isles was scheduled to arrive yesterday morning from Fernandina Beach, Florida.

However, due to the present work to rule by the loading company, she did not discharge containers until 3:30 p.m.

The vessel carried 161 containers including four reefers, seven boats and six chassis.

The Elegance is scheduled to arrive at Thursday morning from Salem, New Jersey. Like the Somers Isles the discharge and back loading will also be affected.

She will discharge 120 containers including 25 reefers, a boat, one 40' container and four 45' road trailers.

Both ships are due to sail on completion of discharge and back loading.