News / Port fires spark suspension of handling dangerous goods at Shanghai

Port_of_Shanghai,_Yangshan_Deep-water_Harbour Credit Alex Needham

23/06/2021

Shanghai authorities have suspended the land transport of containerised non-essential dangerous goods after two recent fires in the port.

The suspension will be in force until 2 July, and follows the most recent fire on 17 June, giving officials time to develop measures to improve the ...

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