Container explodes on Yang Ming box ship in Chinese port
This post was edited at 10am BST on 12 August to include comment from Yang ...
The tragic explosion at Beirut’s port will focus port authorities and governments on ensuring goods stored at ports are done so safely. According to a report by Aljazeera, the ammonium nitrate which looks likely to have been the cause of the explosion was on its way from Georgia to Mozambique six years ago. However, the ship was forced to dock at Beirut with technical problems, and officials in Lebanon prevented it from leaving. The owners ended up abandoning the ship ...
Keep our news independent, by supporting The Loadstar
Volume surge and an early peak season? 'Don't celebrate too soon,' warning
Ecommerce likely the front-runner in resurge of transpacific trade after deal
China-US trade tariff pause could drive a rebound for transpacific rates
Shippers should check out the 'small print' in China-US tariff cuts
Service chaos from trade ban with India a problem for Pakistan shippers
Carriers impose 'emergency operation' surcharges on Pakistan cargo
15% rebate for box ships as Suez Canal Authority woos carriers
Comment on this article