A major fire involving about 20,000 tonnes of steel scrap at Sims UK's main export facilityin the west of England is expected to have a significant impact on shipments to key destinations, including Turkey.
Sims UK did not reveal how much scrap was damaged or gave details as to the grade of material affected by the blaze at its Avonmouth dock facilities in southwest England, but a spokesman for the local fire service said about 20,000 tonnes of scrap was involved.The company...