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General strike affects operations at VOC port in Thoothukudi
Media sources on November 27 indicate that a nationwide strike held by major unions and employees' federations have affected operations at V. O. Chidambaranar Port Trust in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, India. According to sources, protests and road blockades were held at various points across the district and several emplo...
Moderate
India
2020-11-27 12:31:00
8.75687
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General strike affects operations at VOC port in Thoothukudi Media sources on November 27 indicate that a nationwide strike held by major unions and employees' federations have affected operations at V. O. Chidambaranar Port Trust in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, India. According to sources, protests and road blockades were...
2,020
11
48
medium source november 27 indicate nationwide strike held major union employee federation affected operation v. o. chidambaranar port trust thoothukudi tamil nadu india according source protest road blockade held various point across district several employee abstained work join strike result loading unloading activity...
Port Disruption, Roadway Closure / Disruption
Worker Strike
{}
5,142
Fog disrupts operation at DP World Southampton terminal
Industry sources report on November 30 that operations at DP World Southampton have been impacted due to fog and have been suspended at 22:30 local time on November 29. Landslide operations were halted at 02:55 local time on November 30.
Moderate
United Kingdom
2020-11-30 04:09:00
50.9118
-1.45731
true
['southampton']
true
false
Fog disrupts operation at DP World Southampton terminal Industry sources report on November 30 that operations at DP World Southampton have been impacted due to fog and have been suspended at 22:30 local time on November 29. Landslide operations were halted at 02:55 local time on November 30.
2,020
11
49
industry source report november 30 operation dp world southampton impacted due fog suspended 22:30 local time november 29. landslide operation halted 02:55 local time november 30
Port Disruption
Weather
{}
1,022
2 freight cars derail near Hyderabad station
Local media sources indicate on April 23 that 2 Pakistan Railway freight cars derailed near the Hyderabad station in Hyderabad, Sindh on April 23. As of reporting, first responders and railway employees were on scene attempting to remove the cars from the tracks. The derailment will cause delays on the Pakistan and All...
Minor
Pakistan
2019-04-23 15:53:00
25.38047
68.373
false
['karachi']
true
false
2 freight cars derail near Hyderabad station Local media sources indicate on April 23 that 2 Pakistan Railway freight cars derailed near the Hyderabad station in Hyderabad, Sindh on April 23. As of reporting, first responders and railway employees were on scene attempting to remove the cars from the tracks. The derailm...
2,019
4
17
local medium source indicate april 23 2 pakistan railway freight car derailed near hyderabad station hyderabad sindh april 23. reporting first responder railway employee scene attempting remove car track derailment cause delay pakistan allama iqbal express train karachi shipping rail hyderabad anticipate delay plan acc...
Train Accident / Derailment
Accident
{}
4,259
THE Alliance blanks week 40 FE2 service
Sources indicate that THE Alliance (comprised of Hyundai Merchant Marine, Hapag-Lloyd, Ocean Network Express and Yang Ming) has blanked its FE2 service for week 40. The following ports of call may be affected: Pusan – Shanghai – Ningbo – Yantian – Singapore – (Suez Canal) – Southampton – Le Havre – Hamburg – Rotterda...
Moderate
China
2020-10-09 20:50:00
null
null
false
['hamburg', 'le havre', 'ningbo', 'rotterdam', 'shanghai', 'singapore', 'southampton', 'yantian']
true
false
THE Alliance blanks week 40 FE2 service Sources indicate that THE Alliance (comprised of Hyundai Merchant Marine, Hapag-Lloyd, Ocean Network Express and Yang Ming) has blanked its FE2 service for week 40. The following ports of call may be affected: Pusan – Shanghai – Ningbo – Yantian – Singapore – (Suez Canal) – Sou...
2,020
10
41
source indicate alliance comprised hyundai merchant marine hapag-lloyd ocean network express yang ming blanked fe2 service week 40. following port call may affected pusan – shanghai – ningbo – yantian – singapore – suez canal – southampton – le havre – hamburg – rotterdam – suez canal – port kelang – pusan
Maritime Advisory
Administrative Issue
{}
2,273
South Korean customs seize smuggled North Korean coal
Local media sources reported on March 26 that South Korean customs authorities in Busan detected two illegal imports of North Korean coal on March 7 (12,325 tons) and January 2 (1,590 tons) this year. Three importers - including an agent of a maritime brokerage company - were arrested for disguising the coal as Chinese...
Moderate
Republic of Korea
2019-03-27 10:55:00
35.15198
129.0443
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['busan']
true
false
South Korean customs seize smuggled North Korean coal Local media sources reported on March 26 that South Korean customs authorities in Busan detected two illegal imports of North Korean coal on March 7 (12,325 tons) and January 2 (1,590 tons) this year. Three importers - including an agent of a maritime brokerage comp...
2,019
3
13
local medium source reported march 26 south korean custom authority busan detected two illegal import north korean coal march 7 12,325 ton january 2 1,590 ton year three importer including agent maritime brokerage company arrested disguising coal chinese vietnamese coal violating trade tariff custom authority expressed...
Customs Regulation
Administrative Issue
{}
4,021
Port-clearing exercises set to commence on April 13 amid COVID-19
Media sources indicated on April 10 that Malaysian authorities announced that port-clearing exercises are set to commence on April 13 in an attempt to speed up nationwide cargo movement amid COVID-19. The procedures apply to the Port of Klang, Johor, Penang, Kuantan, Melaka, Bintulu, and Padang Besar bordering Thailand...
Moderate
Malaysia
2020-04-13 09:29:00
null
null
false
['johor', 'penang']
true
true
Port-clearing exercises set to commence on April 13 amid COVID-19 Media sources indicated on April 10 that Malaysian authorities announced that port-clearing exercises are set to commence on April 13 in an attempt to speed up nationwide cargo movement amid COVID-19. The procedures apply to the Port of Klang, Johor, Pen...
2,020
4
16
medium source indicated april 10 malaysian authority announced port-clearing exercise set commence april 13 attempt speed nationwide cargo movement amid covid-19 procedure apply port klang johor penang kuantan melaka bintulu padang besar bordering thailand
Maritime Advisory
Administrative Issue
{}
4,854
Vessel skips Port of Hong Kong and Port Klang West due to congestion at Ningbo
Industry sources report on January 13 that CCX service vessel, WAN HAI 0511 053W is skipping Port of Hong Kong and Port Klang West due to heavy congestion at Port of Ningbo which takes around 48-hours to berth. In order to reach Port Klang North on January 20, all loaded cargo from Chennai, Kattupalli, Singapore to Hon...
Minor
Hong Kong
2020-01-13 09:50:00
null
null
true
['chennai', 'hong kong', 'ningbo', 'port klang', 'shanghai', 'shekou', 'singapore']
true
true
Vessel skips Port of Hong Kong and Port Klang West due to congestion at Ningbo Industry sources report on January 13 that CCX service vessel, WAN HAI 0511 053W is skipping Port of Hong Kong and Port Klang West due to heavy congestion at Port of Ningbo which takes around 48-hours to berth. In order to reach Port Klang N...
2,020
1
3
industry source report january 13 ccx service vessel wan hai 0511 053w skipping port hong kong port klang west due heavy congestion port ningbo take around 48-hours berth order reach port klang north january 20 loaded cargo chennai kattupalli singapore hong kong discharged shekou guangdong shanghai hong kong cargo disc...
Cargo Disruption
Administrative Issue
{}
1,299
Cargo ship drifts dangerously near Island of Stroma after losing power
Media sources indicate that on March 28 and 10:40pm local time, the cargo ship ""Leo Iris"" (IMO 9709001) lost power and began to drift near the Island of Stroma. The Stornoway Coastguard sent an emergency tug while the crew worked to perform temporary repairs. The engines were restarted by 3:30am local time on March 2...
Minor
United Kingdom
2019-03-29 15:56:00
58.67795
-3.0958
false
['virginia']
true
false
Cargo ship drifts dangerously near Island of Stroma after losing power Media sources indicate that on March 28 and 10:40pm local time, the cargo ship ""Leo Iris"" (IMO 9709001) lost power and began to drift near the Island of Stroma. The Stornoway Coastguard sent an emergency tug while the crew worked to perform tempor...
2,019
3
13
medium source indicate march 28 10:40pm local time cargo ship `` '' leo iris '' '' imo 9709001 lost power began drift near island stroma stornoway coastguard sent emergency tug crew worked perform temporary repair engine restarted 3:30am local time march 29 ship anchored south ronaldsay orkney vessel traveling norfolk ...
Maritime Accident
Accident
{}
3,075
Waiting time around 0.5 to 1 day at Port of Ningbo
An average waiting time at the Port of Ningbo is around 0.5 to 1 day for Beilun Third container terminal and Phase 2 terminal. Furthermore, Xiazhi channel inbound and outbound pilot service have been closed since the morning of March 23 mornings due to congestion caused by fishing boats. Furthermore, low visibility has...
Moderate
China
2019-03-25 04:04:00
null
null
true
['ningbo']
true
true
Waiting time around 0.5 to 1 day at Port of Ningbo An average waiting time at the Port of Ningbo is around 0.5 to 1 day for Beilun Third container terminal and Phase 2 terminal. Furthermore, Xiazhi channel inbound and outbound pilot service have been closed since the morning of March 23 mornings due to congestion cause...
2,019
3
13
average waiting time port ningbo around 0.5 1 day beilun third container terminal phase 2 terminal furthermore xiazhi channel inbound outbound pilot service closed since morning march 23 morning due congestion caused fishing boat furthermore low visibility forecasted morning march 25 evening march 27 next day morning
Port Congestion
Administrative Issue
{}
3,245
Average waiting times stand at 12 hours for Nansha Port near Guangzhou
Local sources indicate that the average waiting time for vessels to berth at GZ Oceangate Container Terminal at the Port of Nansha near Guangzhou is around 12 hours for February 5.
Minor
Albania
2020-05-02 14:25:00
null
null
true
['guangzhou']
true
false
Average waiting times stand at 12 hours for Nansha Port near Guangzhou Local sources indicate that the average waiting time for vessels to berth at GZ Oceangate Container Terminal at the Port of Nansha near Guangzhou is around 12 hours for February 5.
2,020
5
18
local source indicate average waiting time vessel berth gz oceangate container terminal port nansha near guangzhou around 12 hour february 5
Port Congestion
Administrative Issue
{}
3,395
Crane repairs likely to cause congestion at the Port of Salalah
Shipping sources on March 13 report that crane repairs at the Port of Salalah, scheduled for February 17 until March 17, will likely lead to port congestion, in particular to vessels arriving out of berthing windows.
Moderate
Oman
2020-03-13 15:05:00
null
null
false
['salalah']
true
true
Crane repairs likely to cause congestion at the Port of Salalah Shipping sources on March 13 report that crane repairs at the Port of Salalah, scheduled for February 17 until March 17, will likely lead to port congestion, in particular to vessels arriving out of berthing windows.
2,020
3
11
shipping source march 13 report crane repair port salalah scheduled february 17 march 17 likely lead port congestion particular vessel arriving berthing window
Port Congestion
Administrative Issue
{}
5,474
Strong winds may disrupt operations at the Port of Osaka on October 9-10
Shipping sources report on October 8 that strong winds are forecast at the Port of Osaka, Japan, that could cause the port to shut down from the morning of October 9 to the evening of October 10.
Moderate
Japan
2020-08-10 15:40:00
34.62626
135.42056
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['osaka']
true
true
Strong winds may disrupt operations at the Port of Osaka on October 9-10 Shipping sources report on October 8 that strong winds are forecast at the Port of Osaka, Japan, that could cause the port to shut down from the morning of October 9 to the evening of October 10.
2,020
8
33
shipping source report october 8 strong wind forecast port osaka japan could cause port shut morning october 9 evening october 10
Port Closure
Weather
{}
4,292
The Seychelles Port Authority planned to announce new entry fees that would
The Seychelles Port Authority planned to announce new entry fees that would apply to superyachts at Port Victoria.
Minor
Seychelles
2020-02-09 10:22:00
null
null
false
['victoria']
true
false
The Seychelles Port Authority planned to announce new entry fees that would The Seychelles Port Authority planned to announce new entry fees that would apply to superyachts at Port Victoria.
2,020
2
6
seychelles port authority planned announce new entry fee would apply superyachts port victoria
Maritime Advisory, Political Info / Event, Miscellaneous Events
Administrative Issue
{}
5,382
Product tanker suffers engine room accident in South China Sea, casualties reported
Media sources report that Chinese product tanker CHEM SINYOO reported an engine room accident, which killed one crew member while four others were injured on December 21. The incident happened when the tanker was in the South China Sea off the Vietnamese coast when the tanker was en route from Singapore to China. Assis...
Moderate
Viet Nam
2020-12-23 03:16:00
14.44672
109.83235
false
['singapore']
true
false
Product tanker suffers engine room accident in South China Sea, casualties reported Media sources report that Chinese product tanker CHEM SINYOO reported an engine room accident, which killed one crew member while four others were injured on December 21. The incident happened when the tanker was in the South China Sea ...
2,020
12
52
medium source report chinese product tanker chem sinyoo reported engine room accident killed one crew member four others injured december 21. incident happened tanker south china sea vietnamese coast tanker en route singapore china assistance vietnam sent
Maritime Accident
Accident
{}
2,131
Product tanker suffers explosion, followed by fire in Sungai Raya Shipyard
Industry sources reported that product tanker SUCCESS ENERGY XXXII suffered explosion, followed by fire, in starboard cargo tanks area, at 17:25 LT on April 24, in Sungai Raya Shipyard, Karimunbesar island, Riau Islands, Singapore Strait. The tanker is undergoing repairs, two shipyard workers were carrying out wielding...
Severe
Indonesia
2019-04-24 22:22:00
1.01561
103.33622
false
['singapore']
true
true
Product tanker suffers explosion, followed by fire in Sungai Raya Shipyard Industry sources reported that product tanker SUCCESS ENERGY XXXII suffered explosion, followed by fire, in starboard cargo tanks area, at 17:25 LT on April 24, in Sungai Raya Shipyard, Karimunbesar island, Riau Islands, Singapore Strait. The ta...
2,019
4
17
industry source reported product tanker success energy xxxii suffered explosion followed fire starboard cargo tank area 17:25 lt april 24 sungai raya shipyard karimunbesar island riau island singapore strait tanker undergoing repair two shipyard worker carrying wielding work suffered serious burn information fire fight...
Maritime Accident
Accident
{}
2,953
US border authorities seize 1 million pounds of pork from China
According to media sources, U.S. federal border agents at the Port of Newark in New Jersey seized on March 16 around 1 million pounds of pork (454 metric tons) from China, due to fears that the meat could contain traces of African swine fever which has hit Chinese pork output. The US Customs and Border Protection (CB...
Moderate
United States
2019-03-18 10:24:00
41.40441
-101.17074
true
['new jersey']
true
false
US border authorities seize 1 million pounds of pork from China According to media sources, U.S. federal border agents at the Port of Newark in New Jersey seized on March 16 around 1 million pounds of pork (454 metric tons) from China, due to fears that the meat could contain traces of African swine fever which has hit...
2,019
3
12
according medium source u.s. federal border agent port newark new jersey seized march 16 around 1 million pound pork 454 metric ton china due fear meat could contain trace african swine fever hit chinese pork output u custom border protection cbp revealed pork arrived 50 shipping container past week hidden container ra...
Customs Regulation
Administrative Issue
{}
1,842
Moderate congestion reported at Port of Savannah, GA
Industry sources indicate on March 20 that moderate congestion of 4-5 days is reported at the rail ramps of the Port of Savannah, GA as recently as March 12. The congestion, however, may subside in coming weeks as part of an overall nation-wide trend of congestion clearing. Those shipping at Savannah should anticipate ...
Moderate
United States
2019-03-20 19:15:00
32.08729
-81.10547
false
['savannah']
true
true
Moderate congestion reported at Port of Savannah, GA Industry sources indicate on March 20 that moderate congestion of 4-5 days is reported at the rail ramps of the Port of Savannah, GA as recently as March 12. The congestion, however, may subside in coming weeks as part of an overall nation-wide trend of congestion cl...
2,019
3
12
industry source indicate march 20 moderate congestion 4-5 day reported rail ramp port savannah ga recently march 12. congestion however may subside coming week part overall nation-wide trend congestion clearing shipping savannah anticipate continued delay albeit degree alleviation
Port Congestion
Administrative Issue
{}
1,275
Canada: Nationwide demonstrations planned against climate change, 15 March
Demonstrations are due to take place throughout the country today, 15 March, as part of the ‘Global Climate Strike For Future’ movement. Participants worldwide are calling for additional government action against climate change. Known rallies will take place in Calgary: Municipal Plaza (12:00, all times given are local...
Minor
Canada
2019-03-15 12:45:00
null
null
false
['vancouver']
true
false
Canada: Nationwide demonstrations planned against climate change, 15 March Demonstrations are due to take place throughout the country today, 15 March, as part of the ‘Global Climate Strike For Future’ movement. Participants worldwide are calling for additional government action against climate change. Known rallies wi...
2,019
3
11
demonstration due take place throughout country today 15 march part ‘ global climate strike future ’ movement participant worldwide calling additional government action climate change known rally take place calgary municipal plaza 12:00 time given local edmonton alberta legislative building 12:00 ottawa parliament hill...
Protest / Riot
Worker Strike
{}
172
Cocaine found aboard cargo ship in Callao, Peru
Industry sources reported that a package of cocaine was found aboard the cargo vessel ""San Clemente"". The inspection was conducted on Dec 15, 2018, while the ship was moored at the DP World terminal in Callao. The Peruvian authorities confiscated the drugs found in a black bag containing dozens of packages wrapped in...
Minor
Peru
2018-12-19 15:37:00
-12.02234
-77.19725
true
['callao']
true
true
Cocaine found aboard cargo ship in Callao, Peru Industry sources reported that a package of cocaine was found aboard the cargo vessel ""San Clemente"". The inspection was conducted on Dec 15, 2018, while the ship was moored at the DP World terminal in Callao. The Peruvian authorities confiscated the drugs found in a bl...
2,018
12
51
industry source reported package cocaine found aboard cargo vessel `` '' san clemente '' '' inspection conducted dec 15 2018 ship moored dp world terminal callao peruvian authority confiscated drug found black bag containing dozen package wrapped black foil diver also performed underwater inspection ship ship way port ...
Maritime Advisory
Terrorism
{}
4,051
Protests against Police Use of Force Devolve into Violent Unrest across Colombia; More Riots Likely
From Wednesday night through Thursday morning, a wave of protests erupted throughout Colombia. Numerous demonstrations devolved into broader episodes of unrest, entailing arson and/or violent altercations with security forces. The catalyst behind the tumult was the death of 44-year-old law student Javier Ordoñez, which...
Moderate
Colombia
2020-10-09 22:36:00
null
null
true
['mong la']
true
false
Protests against Police Use of Force Devolve into Violent Unrest across Colombia; More Riots Likely From Wednesday night through Thursday morning, a wave of protests erupted throughout Colombia. Numerous demonstrations devolved into broader episodes of unrest, entailing arson and/or violent altercations with security f...
2,020
10
41
wednesday night thursday morning wave protest erupted throughout colombia numerous demonstration devolved broader episode unrest entailing arson and/or violent altercation security force catalyst behind tumult death 44-year-old law student javier ordoñez occurred previous night according bogotá police commander colonel...
Protest / Riot, Public Safety / Security
Worker Strike
{}
5,578
UPDATE 1 - 73 miles W of San Antonio de los Cobres - A magnitude 4.0 earthquake has struck in the area. Event closed.
The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre is reporting that a magnitude 4.0 earthquake has struck approximately 73 miles W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina. There were no immediate reports of injuries or major structural damage. Event closed. EMSC (European Mediterranean Seismological Centre) is a scientif...
Moderate
Argentina
2020-02-11 10:35:00
-24.18
-67.47
false
['san antonio']
true
true
UPDATE 1 - 73 miles W of San Antonio de los Cobres - A magnitude 4.0 earthquake has struck in the area. Event closed. The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre is reporting that a magnitude 4.0 earthquake has struck approximately 73 miles W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina. There were no immediate reports ...
2,020
2
7
european-mediterranean seismological centre reporting magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck approximately 73 mile w san antonio de los cobres argentina immediate report injury major structural damage event closed emsc european mediterranean seismological centre scientific international organization aggregate provides informa...
Earthquake
Weather
{}
3,374
Container ship store theft reported at Manila Anchorage
Sources indicate that on July 20 at 03:40, members of the crew of the container ship ""Newark"" (IMO 9322504) detected that a series of padlocks protecting the ship stores had been broken while the vessel was stationed at Manila Anchorage. It is understood that numerous valuables including paint and welding machines. i...
Minor
Philippines
2020-08-20 14:09:00
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['manila']
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true
Container ship store theft reported at Manila Anchorage Sources indicate that on July 20 at 03:40, members of the crew of the container ship ""Newark"" (IMO 9322504) detected that a series of padlocks protecting the ship stores had been broken while the vessel was stationed at Manila Anchorage. It is understood that nu...
2,020
8
34
source indicate july 20 03:40 member crew container ship `` '' newark '' '' imo 9322504 detected series padlock protecting ship store broken vessel stationed manila anchorage understood numerous valuable including paint welding machine immersion suit breathing apparatus item understood philippine coast guard attended s...
Piracy
Terrorism
{}
2,548
UPDATE - Canada: Public transportation strike to commence Friday, 1 November, in Metro Vancouver
Updated sources indicate that the previously threatened public transportation strike action will commence on Friday, 1 November, in the Metro Vancouver area. Contract discussions between the Coast Mountain Bus Company (CMBC) and Unifor, the main union representing employees, reportedly broke down on Thursday. Limited d...
Minor
Canada
2019-01-11 05:05:00
null
null
false
['vancouver']
true
true
UPDATE - Canada: Public transportation strike to commence Friday, 1 November, in Metro Vancouver Updated sources indicate that the previously threatened public transportation strike action will commence on Friday, 1 November, in the Metro Vancouver area. Contract discussions between the Coast Mountain Bus Company (CMBC...
2,019
1
2
updated source indicate previously threatened public transportation strike action commence friday 1 november metro vancouver area contract discussion coast mountain bus company cmbc unifor main union representing employee reportedly broke thursday limited disruption anticipated result action likely begin 08:00 local ti...
Miscellaneous Strikes
Worker Strike
{}
2,037
Port of Balboa - Workers have ended their strike after reaching an agreement. Incident closed.
Media sources report that Hutchison Ports workers have ended their strike at the Port of Balboa after reaching an agreement. This incident is closed.
Minor
Panama
2019-01-17 23:55:00
8.95826
-79.56087
false
['balboa']
true
false
Port of Balboa - Workers have ended their strike after reaching an agreement. Incident closed. Media sources report that Hutchison Ports workers have ended their strike at the Port of Balboa after reaching an agreement. This incident is closed.
2,019
1
3
medium source report hutchison port worker ended strike port balboa reaching agreement incident closed
Port Strike
Worker Strike
{}
5,627
UPDATE 1 - Port operations suspended at Port of Batangas amid Typhoon Vamco
Industry sources indicate on November 13 that the Philippines Bureau of Customs (BOC) has suspended port operations in Manila, Laguna, and Batangas amid Typhoon Vamco. In addition, International Container Terminal Services, Asian Terminals Inc, and Laguna Gateway International Container terminal have suspended port op...
Severe
Philippines
2020-11-13 05:49:00
13.75504
121.0436
true
['batangas', 'manila']
true
false
UPDATE 1 - Port operations suspended at Port of Batangas amid Typhoon Vamco Industry sources indicate on November 13 that the Philippines Bureau of Customs (BOC) has suspended port operations in Manila, Laguna, and Batangas amid Typhoon Vamco. In addition, International Container Terminal Services, Asian Terminals Inc...
2,020
11
46
industry source indicate november 13 philippine bureau custom boc suspended port operation manila laguna batangas amid typhoon vamco addition international container terminal service asian terminal inc laguna gateway international container terminal suspended port operation sea port manila laguna batangas customer expe...
Port Closure, Port Disruption, Typhoon
Weather
{}
4,574
UPDATE 1 - The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) and the International
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) and the International Maritime Employers’ Council (IMEC) jointly contributed a sum of USD500,000 to the Singapore Shipping Tripartite Alliance Resilience (SG-STAR) Fund to support countries for crew change.
Minor
Singapore
2020-09-22 07:44:00
null
null
false
['singapore']
true
false
UPDATE 1 - The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) and the International The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) and the International Maritime Employers’ Council (IMEC) jointly contributed a sum of USD500,000 to the Singapore Shipping Tripartite Alliance Resilience (SG-STAR) Fund to support...
2,020
9
39
international transport worker ’ federation itf international maritime employer ’ council imec jointly contributed sum usd500,000 singapore shipping tripartite alliance resilience sg-star fund support country crew change
Maritime Advisory
Worker Strike
{}
4,965
Approximately 115 Nm south of Lomé, suspected pirates attacked the 'M/T PTI
Approximately 115 Nm south of Lomé, suspected pirates attacked the 'M/T PTI Nile' fuel tanker without causing any casualties or damages.
Minor
Togo
2020-10-21 14:08:00
null
null
false
['lomé']
true
true
Approximately 115 Nm south of Lomé, suspected pirates attacked the 'M/T PTI Approximately 115 Nm south of Lomé, suspected pirates attacked the 'M/T PTI Nile' fuel tanker without causing any casualties or damages.
2,020
10
43
approximately 115 nm south lomé suspected pirate attacked 'm/t pti nile fuel tanker without causing casualty damage
Miscellaneous Events, Maritime Advisory, Individuals in Focus, Public Safety / Security
Terrorism
{}
2,764
UPDATE: Average waiting times decrease to 12 hours at Port of Busan
Shipping sources on September 25 report that average waiting times at the Port of Busan have decreased to 12 hours from the initial 24-36 hours at the start of the week due to the closure of the port last weekend.
Minor
Republic of Korea
2019-09-18 11:38:00
null
null
false
['busan']
true
false
UPDATE: Average waiting times decrease to 12 hours at Port of Busan Shipping sources on September 25 report that average waiting times at the Port of Busan have decreased to 12 hours from the initial 24-36 hours at the start of the week due to the closure of the port last weekend.
2,019
9
38
shipping source september 25 report average waiting time port busan decreased 12 hour initial 24-36 hour start week due closure port last weekend
Port Congestion
Administrative Issue
{}
5,484
THE Alliance blanks PS3 service Asia-India weeks 44, 46; India-Asia weeks 46, 48
Sources indicated on October 16 that THE Alliance (consisting of Hyundai Merchant Marine, Hapag-Lloyd, Ocean Network Express, and Yang Ming) has blanked its PS3 service from Asia to India for weeks 44 and 46 along with India to Asia for weeks 46 and 48. The following ports of call are understood to be affected: Nhava...
Moderate
China
2020-10-16 21:44:00
null
null
true
['cai mep', 'colombo', 'haiphong', 'nhava sheva', 'ningbo', 'oakland', 'shanghai', 'shekou', 'singapore']
true
true
THE Alliance blanks PS3 service Asia-India weeks 44, 46; India-Asia weeks 46, 48 Sources indicated on October 16 that THE Alliance (consisting of Hyundai Merchant Marine, Hapag-Lloyd, Ocean Network Express, and Yang Ming) has blanked its PS3 service from Asia to India for weeks 44 and 46 along with India to Asia for we...
2,020
10
42
source indicated october 16 alliance consisting hyundai merchant marine hapag-lloyd ocean network express yang ming blanked ps3 service asia india week 44 46 along india asia week 46 48. following port call understood affected nhava sheva – pipavav – colombo – port kelang – singapore – cai mep – haiphong – la/lb – oakl...
Maritime Advisory
Administrative Issue
{}
1,985
Philippines: Multiple vehicle collision causing disruption in Port Area, Manila
A multiple vehicle collision is currently causing disruption along Bonifacio Drive in Port Area, Manila. Media images depict disruption is likely building up within the area. Emergency services are known to be on scene and injuries have been noted. It remains unclear when normal traffic patterns will resume. Travellers...
Minor
Philippines
2019-01-19 19:05:00
14.589
120.972
false
['manila']
true
true
Philippines: Multiple vehicle collision causing disruption in Port Area, Manila A multiple vehicle collision is currently causing disruption along Bonifacio Drive in Port Area, Manila. Media images depict disruption is likely building up within the area. Emergency services are known to be on scene and injuries have bee...
2,019
1
3
multiple vehicle collision currently causing disruption along bonifacio drive port area manila medium image depict disruption likely building within area emergency service known scene injury noted remains unclear normal traffic pattern resume traveller advised bypass locale adhere cordon may place monitor local news so...
Roadway Closure / Disruption, Vehicle Accident
Accident
{}
1,332
Catalonia - Thousands of people protested across the region on Thursday. Incident closed.
Thousands of protesters demonstrated across Catalonia on Thursday against the trial of 12 separatist political leaders. Demonstrations were reported at multiple locations in Barcelona including Plaza Catalunya, Plaza Universitat, Avenida Diagonal, Avenida Meridiana, Gran Via, Calle de Sants, Ronda General Miter, and Pl...
Moderate
Spain
2019-02-21 12:36:00
41.39639
2.15806
false
['barcelona']
true
true
Catalonia - Thousands of people protested across the region on Thursday. Incident closed. Thousands of protesters demonstrated across Catalonia on Thursday against the trial of 12 separatist political leaders. Demonstrations were reported at multiple locations in Barcelona including Plaza Catalunya, Plaza Universitat, ...
2,019
2
8
thousand protester demonstrated across catalonia thursday trial 12 separatist political leader demonstration reported multiple location barcelona including plaza catalunya plaza universitat avenida diagonal avenida meridiana gran via calle de sants ronda general miter plaza lesseps demonstrator disrupted rail traffic b...
Protest / Riot
Worker Strike
{}
240
Federal Police and Receita Federal find cocaine in Antwerp-bound container in Santos
Local media sources indicated on October 3 that the Federal Police and Receita Federal apprehended 435 kilograms of cocaine in containers bound for Antwerp at the Port of Santos on October 3. No suspects have yet been apprehended, yet Federal Police predict that parts of an organized crime ring responsible are employee...
Minor
Brazil
2018-04-10 20:58:00
-23.9282
-46.33796
true
['antwerp', 'santos']
true
false
Federal Police and Receita Federal find cocaine in Antwerp-bound container in Santos Local media sources indicated on October 3 that the Federal Police and Receita Federal apprehended 435 kilograms of cocaine in containers bound for Antwerp at the Port of Santos on October 3. No suspects have yet been apprehended, yet ...
2,018
4
15
local medium source indicated october 3 federal police receita federal apprehended 435 kilogram cocaine container bound antwerp port santos october 3. suspect yet apprehended yet federal police predict part organized crime ring responsible employee port
Organized Crime
Terrorism
{}
2,046
Port of Charleston faces increased berthing times of 1-2 days following Hurricane Dorian
Shipping sources on September 18 report that average waiting times for vessels calling at the Port of Charleston have increased to 1-2 days on average following the closure of the port due to Hurricane Dorian. The delay of the calling vessel further depends on the size and draft of the vessel.
Moderate
United States
2019-09-18 14:10:00
null
null
false
['charleston']
true
false
Port of Charleston faces increased berthing times of 1-2 days following Hurricane Dorian Shipping sources on September 18 report that average waiting times for vessels calling at the Port of Charleston have increased to 1-2 days on average following the closure of the port due to Hurricane Dorian. The delay of the call...
2,019
9
38
shipping source september 18 report average waiting time vessel calling port charleston increased 1-2 day average following closure port due hurricane dorian delay calling vessel depends size draft vessel
Port Congestion
Weather
{}
3,018
Valencia - Port truck drivers to drive through multiple areas of the city from 10:30 AM on Sat, 3/2.
Media sources report that truck drivers with the Port Transport Association of the Valencian Community plan to drive through multiple areas of Valencia from 10:30 AM local time on Saturday, March 2. The group has called the demonstration against reported economic and psychological abuses in the industry. Protesters pla...
Minor
Spain
2019-01-03 12:17:00
39.45599
-0.33153
false
['valencia']
true
false
Valencia - Port truck drivers to drive through multiple areas of the city from 10:30 AM on Sat, 3/2. Media sources report that truck drivers with the Port Transport Association of the Valencian Community plan to drive through multiple areas of Valencia from 10:30 AM local time on Saturday, March 2. The group has called...
2,019
1
1
medium source report truck driver port transport association valencian community plan drive multiple area valencia 10:30 local time saturday march 2. group called demonstration reported economic psychological abuse industry protester plan drive along avendia de la tres crux avenida del cid gran via marque del turia ave...
Protest / Riot
Worker Strike
{}
4,019
Port Said not operating between 19:00 and 06:00 local time daily due to government curfew
Shipping sources on March 30 report that Port Said will not operate between 19:00 and 06:00 local time on a daily basis due to a government curfew preventing workers to reach the terminals. Customers should expect delays in container handling.
Minor
Egypt
2020-03-30 13:04:00
31.24407
32.30118
true
['port said']
true
false
Port Said not operating between 19:00 and 06:00 local time daily due to government curfew Shipping sources on March 30 report that Port Said will not operate between 19:00 and 06:00 local time on a daily basis due to a government curfew preventing workers to reach the terminals. Customers should expect delays in contai...
2,020
3
14
shipping source march 30 report port said operate 19:00 06:00 local time daily basis due government curfew preventing worker reach terminal customer expect delay container handling
Port Disruption
Administrative Issue
{}
5,723
Vessel waiting times likely to worsen to 8-9 days at Port of Melbourne; recovery expected in January 2021 - UPDATE 3
Updated shipping sources on December 11 report that vessels continue to face waiting times of 5-7 days if arriving outside their berthing window at the Port of Melbourne. This is largely due to larger vessels arriving late. Congestion is likely to increase to 8-9 days on average in the comings weeks due to the holiday ...
Severe
Australia
2020-11-30 22:01:00
-37.81
144.91
false
['melbourne']
true
false
Vessel waiting times likely to worsen to 8-9 days at Port of Melbourne; recovery expected in January 2021 - UPDATE 3 Updated shipping sources on December 11 report that vessels continue to face waiting times of 5-7 days if arriving outside their berthing window at the Port of Melbourne. This is largely due to larger ve...
2,020
11
49
updated shipping source december 11 report vessel continue face waiting time 5-7 day arriving outside berthing window port melbourne largely due larger vessel arriving late congestion likely increase 8-9 day average coming week due holiday period recovery expected january 2021
Port Congestion
Administrative Issue
{}
2,489
United Kingdom: 'Fridays for Future' Climate Change Strike is taking place across the country on 20 September
The Global Climate Strike is taking place across the world today, with gatherings scheduled in the United Kingdom. The first strike will coincide with the UN emergency climate action summit in New York, with the purpose of raising awareness of climate change. The strikes will begin in Millbank in Westminster (London) a...
Minor
United Kingdom
2019-09-20 10:40:00
null
null
false
['london', 'new york']
true
false
United Kingdom: 'Fridays for Future' Climate Change Strike is taking place across the country on 20 September The Global Climate Strike is taking place across the world today, with gatherings scheduled in the United Kingdom. The first strike will coincide with the UN emergency climate action summit in New York, with th...
2,019
9
38
global climate strike taking place across world today gathering scheduled united kingdom first strike coincide un emergency climate action summit new york purpose raising awareness climate change strike begin millbank westminster london 11:00 local time event london take place islington bethnal green hammersmith main c...
Protest / Riot
Worker Strike
{}
596
Spain: Barcelona Metro workers call for 24-hour strike on 31 December
Spanish media sources indicate Barcelona Metro workers have called for a 24-hour strike from 06:00 local time on 31 December. Employees working as security guards at stations will reportedly call for improved working conditions. It is unclear if the strike will impact metro services at this stage. Travellers are advise...
Minor
Spain
2018-11-12 14:35:00
41.3991
2.11936
false
['barcelona']
true
false
Spain: Barcelona Metro workers call for 24-hour strike on 31 December Spanish media sources indicate Barcelona Metro workers have called for a 24-hour strike from 06:00 local time on 31 December. Employees working as security guards at stations will reportedly call for improved working conditions. It is unclear if the ...
2,018
11
46
spanish medium source indicate barcelona metro worker called 24-hour strike 06:00 local time 31 december employee working security guard station reportedly call improved working condition unclear strike impact metro service stage traveller advised check medium source latest detail consider using alternative mode transp...
Miscellaneous Strikes
Worker Strike
{}
1,428
Costa Rica - Costa Rican Social Security Fund officials held a strike on Sept 10. Incident closed.
Media sources reported that officials with the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) held a strike on Tuesday, September 10. An associated protest was held outside of the CCSS offices, located in the area of Paseo Colon and Cl 16, at 9:00 AM local time. Expect possible residual medical service disruptions. This incid...
Moderate
Costa Rica
2019-10-09 15:33:00
9.9345
-84.0859
false
['colon']
true
true
Costa Rica - Costa Rican Social Security Fund officials held a strike on Sept 10. Incident closed. Media sources reported that officials with the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) held a strike on Tuesday, September 10. An associated protest was held outside of the CCSS offices, located in the area of Paseo Colon...
2,019
10
41
medium source reported official costa rican social security fund cc held strike tuesday september 10. associated protest held outside cc office located area paseo colon cl 16 9:00 local time expect possible residual medical service disruption incident closed
Miscellaneous Strikes
Worker Strike
{}
2,086
Port of Ningbo’s waiting time around 1-day
Shipping sources on November 1 indicate that average waiting time for vessels at the Port of Ningbo is around 1 –day as the fishing boats have impeded Xiazhi Men Channel. The waiting time will remain the same for the next 3-days.
Minor
China
2019-01-11 07:52:00
null
null
false
['ningbo']
true
true
Port of Ningbo’s waiting time around 1-day Shipping sources on November 1 indicate that average waiting time for vessels at the Port of Ningbo is around 1 –day as the fishing boats have impeded Xiazhi Men Channel. The waiting time will remain the same for the next 3-days.
2,019
1
2
shipping source november 1 indicate average waiting time vessel port ningbo around 1 –day fishing boat impeded xiazhi men channel waiting time remain next 3-days
Port Congestion
Administrative Issue
{}
3,299
Cargo ship, Jian Gong 8 dragged anchor after engine break down in Taiwan Strait
Media sources reported that general cargo ship JIAN GONG 8 reported an anchor dragging after an engine broke down in the early morning of March 5. The anchor dragged and drifted towards the reefs near the western coast of Quanzhou Bay, Fujian, China. It was reported that the ship began to list and the salvage tug could...
Moderate
China
2020-09-03 06:47:00
24.79569
118.85862
false
['quanzhou']
true
true
Cargo ship, Jian Gong 8 dragged anchor after engine break down in Taiwan Strait Media sources reported that general cargo ship JIAN GONG 8 reported an anchor dragging after an engine broke down in the early morning of March 5. The anchor dragged and drifted towards the reefs near the western coast of Quanzhou Bay, Fuji...
2,020
9
36
medium source reported general cargo ship jian gong 8 reported anchor dragging engine broke early morning march 5. anchor dragged drifted towards reef near western coast quanzhou bay fujian china reported ship began list salvage tug ’ approach distressed ship thus evacuating 10 crew member ship towed back port remained...
Maritime Accident
Accident
{}
2,616
UPDATE - Spain: Uber vehicle reportedly damaged by striking taxi drivers in Barcelona
Local reports have confirmed that an Uber vehicle has been damaged by a group of taxi drivers along Ronda Litoral in Barcelona on Monday. Images show broken glass and tyres slashed following the incident, with no reports of the driver or passengers sustaining injuries. The taxi drivers are currently conducting an indef...
Moderate
Spain
2019-01-21 12:10:00
41.3944
2.17531
false
['barcelona']
true
false
UPDATE - Spain: Uber vehicle reportedly damaged by striking taxi drivers in Barcelona Local reports have confirmed that an Uber vehicle has been damaged by a group of taxi drivers along Ronda Litoral in Barcelona on Monday. Images show broken glass and tyres slashed following the incident, with no reports of the driver...
2,019
1
4
local report confirmed uber vehicle damaged group taxi driver along ronda litoral barcelona monday image show broken glass tyre slashed following incident report driver passenger sustaining injury taxi driver currently conducting indefinite taxi strike barcelona app based vtc service uber traveller advised urge extra c...
Protest / Riot, Roadway Closure / Disruption, Miscellaneous Strikes
Worker Strike
{}
2,567
UPDATE - Hong Kong: Police and protesters continue to clash in SAR; students call strike action for 2 October
Latest reports indicate that clashes are continuing on Tuesday night, local time, involving police and protesters in Hong Kong. It is reported within the past hour officers have fired tear gas in Mong Kok, where the situation is described as tense. It is also reported that in total 44 out of 91 MTR stations are closed,...
Severe
Hong Kong
2019-01-10 15:30:00
22.32037
114.16977
false
['hong kong']
true
false
UPDATE - Hong Kong: Police and protesters continue to clash in SAR; students call strike action for 2 October Latest reports indicate that clashes are continuing on Tuesday night, local time, involving police and protesters in Hong Kong. It is reported within the past hour officers have fired tear gas in Mong Kok, wher...
2,019
1
2
latest report indicate clash continuing tuesday night local time involving police protester hong kong reported within past hour officer fired tear gas mong kok situation described tense also reported total 44 91 mtr station closed po lam latest close addition small section demonstrator set firework along nathan road mo...
Protest / Riot, Public Safety / Security, Train Delays / Disruption, Roadway Closure / Disruption, Miscellaneous Strikes
Worker Strike
{}
1,312
Cargo ship towed to Brest for repairs; parts to be shipped from engine manufacturer
Industry sources report that on March 19 in the afternoon local time, the cargo ship ""Spanaco Progress"" (IMO 9306433), carrying 6,000 tons of quartz, was towed by 2 tugs to the the Number 4 repair dock at the CIB Brest shipyard for repairs after failing to repair the engine at anchor near Belle-Ile. The ship had depa...
Minor
France
2019-03-21 17:55:00
48.38582
-4.45139
false
['port said']
true
false
Cargo ship towed to Brest for repairs; parts to be shipped from engine manufacturer Industry sources report that on March 19 in the afternoon local time, the cargo ship ""Spanaco Progress"" (IMO 9306433), carrying 6,000 tons of quartz, was towed by 2 tugs to the the Number 4 repair dock at the CIB Brest shipyard for re...
2,019
3
12
industry source report march 19 afternoon local time cargo ship `` '' spanaco progress '' '' imo 9306433 carrying 6,000 ton quartz towed 2 tug number 4 repair dock cib brest shipyard repair failing repair engine anchor near belle-ile ship departed port said february 9. report indicate engine manufacturer sending necess...
Maritime Accident
Accident
{}
3,714
Low visibility likely to cause Dalian Port to close on Aug 2
On July 31, shipping sources report that low visibility is expected to affect operations at the Port of Dalian in China on August 2, likely causing the port to close on that day.
Minor
China
2020-07-31 12:58:00
null
null
false
['dalian']
true
false
Low visibility likely to cause Dalian Port to close on Aug 2 On July 31, shipping sources report that low visibility is expected to affect operations at the Port of Dalian in China on August 2, likely causing the port to close on that day.
2,020
7
31
july 31 shipping source report low visibility expected affect operation port dalian china august 2 likely causing port close day
Port Disruption
Weather
{}
681
Two workers died in an industrial furnace of an aluminum plant
Media sources reported that two workers died on August 13 after accidentally falling into an industrial furnace fire at an aluminum plant in Dubai. The incident occurred when the workers were doing a routine maintenance check at the Jebel Ali site Emirates Global Aluminum (EGA) smelter when the bricks collapsed on top...
Minor
United Arab Emirates
2018-08-17 04:54:00
25.03654
55.09525
true
['dubai', 'jebel ali']
true
true
Two workers died in an industrial furnace of an aluminum plant Media sources reported that two workers died on August 13 after accidentally falling into an industrial furnace fire at an aluminum plant in Dubai. The incident occurred when the workers were doing a routine maintenance check at the Jebel Ali site Emirates...
2,018
8
33
medium source reported two worker died august 13 accidentally falling industrial furnace fire aluminum plant dubai incident occurred worker routine maintenance check jebel ali site emirate global aluminum ega smelter brick collapsed top pushed inside smelter incident cause disruption production according source ega ’ j...
Workplace Accident
Accident
{}
3,027
Vessel traffic at Port Freeport suspended due to heavy fog
Sources indicate that vessel traffic at Port Freeport may currently be suspended due to heavy fog conditions. Sources indicate that a berthing backlog of up approximately 24 hours may now be occurring. Disruptions are understood to have begun on December 26. The duration of fog conditions is not known.
Moderate
United States
2019-12-27 15:34:00
28.94052
-95.34013
false
['freeport']
true
false
Vessel traffic at Port Freeport suspended due to heavy fog Sources indicate that vessel traffic at Port Freeport may currently be suspended due to heavy fog conditions. Sources indicate that a berthing backlog of up approximately 24 hours may now be occurring. Disruptions are understood to have begun on December 26. Th...
2,019
12
52
source indicate vessel traffic port freeport may currently suspended due heavy fog condition source indicate berthing backlog approximately 24 hour may occurring disruption understood begun december 26. duration fog condition known
Port Disruption
Weather
{}
3,515
Fire destroys warehouse in Ho Chi Minh City
Local media sources indicate on March 31 that a fire broke out at the Khang Minh Hy Logistics Joint Stock Company warehouse on Duong Bach Dang in Ward 2 of the Tan Binh district of Ho Chi Minh City around 05:00 on March 31. The fire destroyed the warehouse's stock of consumer goods, textiles, and apparel. The fire was ...
Severe
Viet Nam
2020-03-31 19:55:00
10.81474
106.67202
false
['ho chi minh']
true
false
Fire destroys warehouse in Ho Chi Minh City Local media sources indicate on March 31 that a fire broke out at the Khang Minh Hy Logistics Joint Stock Company warehouse on Duong Bach Dang in Ward 2 of the Tan Binh district of Ho Chi Minh City around 05:00 on March 31. The fire destroyed the warehouse's stock of consumer...
2,020
3
14
local medium source indicate march 31 fire broke khang minh hy logistics joint stock company warehouse duong bach dang ward 2 tan binh district ho chi minh city around 05:00 march 31. fire destroyed warehouse 's stock consumer good textile apparel fire extinguished 2 hour
Industrial Fire
Accident
{}
3,059
Vessels’ waiting time around 1-day at Port of Hong Kong
An average waiting time at the Port of Hong Kong is around 1-day . However, it may increase to 1.5 days in the coming 2-days.
Moderate
Hong Kong
2019-03-25 04:17:00
null
null
false
['hong kong']
true
false
Vessels’ waiting time around 1-day at Port of Hong Kong An average waiting time at the Port of Hong Kong is around 1-day . However, it may increase to 1.5 days in the coming 2-days.
2,019
3
13
average waiting time port hong kong around 1-day however may increase 1.5 day coming 2-days
Port Congestion
Administrative Issue
{}
4,398
UPDATE 1 - Average waiting times decrease to 24 hours at Guandong International Container Terminal
Industry sources on January 21 indicate that the average waiting time for vessels at the Shanghai Guandong International Container terminal at Yangshan Port has decreased to 24 hours.
Minor
China
2020-01-20 16:16:00
30.61193
122.08969
true
['shanghai']
true
false
UPDATE 1 - Average waiting times decrease to 24 hours at Guandong International Container Terminal Industry sources on January 21 indicate that the average waiting time for vessels at the Shanghai Guandong International Container terminal at Yangshan Port has decreased to 24 hours.
2,020
1
4
industry source january 21 indicate average waiting time vessel shanghai guandong international container terminal yangshan port decreased 24 hour
Port Congestion
Administrative Issue
{}
228
Eastern China Cleanup operations continue after flooding impacted the area. Incident closed.
Media sources reported that heavy rainfall from the remnants of Tropical Storm Rumbia caused flooding in the eastern provinces of Shandong, Liaoning, Jiangsu, Anhui, and Henan. Flooding was reported in Quanzhou City. At least 32 people were killed since Rumbia made landfall including 14 people killed in Shandong and 12...
Severe
China
2018-08-20 06:25:00
34.20577
117.28412
false
['quanzhou']
true
true
Eastern China Cleanup operations continue after flooding impacted the area. Incident closed. Media sources reported that heavy rainfall from the remnants of Tropical Storm Rumbia caused flooding in the eastern provinces of Shandong, Liaoning, Jiangsu, Anhui, and Henan. Flooding was reported in Quanzhou City. At least...
2,018
8
34
medium source reported heavy rainfall remnant tropical storm rumbia caused flooding eastern province shandong liaoning jiangsu anhui henan flooding reported quanzhou city least 32 people killed since rumbia made landfall including 14 people killed shandong 12 people killed anhui least 15 people missing one police offic...
Flooding
Weather
{}
5,753
Warehouse fire reported in Baloch Colony, Karachi
Sources indicated on October 19 that a fire broke out at an unspecified warehouse in Baloch Colony, Karachi. The fire may have broken out in proximity to an educational facility affiliated with Iqra University. The fire was contained with the help of fire authorities after locals failed to contain it on their own. Tota...
Minor
Pakistan
2020-10-19 17:47:00
24.94869
67.02252
false
['karachi']
true
false
Warehouse fire reported in Baloch Colony, Karachi Sources indicated on October 19 that a fire broke out at an unspecified warehouse in Baloch Colony, Karachi. The fire may have broken out in proximity to an educational facility affiliated with Iqra University. The fire was contained with the help of fire authorities af...
2,020
10
43
source indicated october 19 fire broke unspecified warehouse baloch colony karachi fire may broken proximity educational facility affiliated iqra university fire contained help fire authority local failed contain total damage impact operation known
Industrial Fire
Accident
{}
1,024
2 robbers spotted in engine room of cargo ship at Jakarta Container Terminal
Intelligence obtained by Everstream Analytics indicates that on April 26 at 9pm local time, 2 robbers were spotted in the engine room of cargo ship ""Jackson Bay"" (IMO 9322358) while it was in the vicinity of the Jakarta Container Terminal. On-duty crew sounded an alarm which caused the perpetrators to flee. No items ...
Minor
Indonesia
2019-03-05 14:44:00
-6.09796
106.893
true
['jakarta']
true
false
2 robbers spotted in engine room of cargo ship at Jakarta Container Terminal Intelligence obtained by Everstream Analytics indicates that on April 26 at 9pm local time, 2 robbers were spotted in the engine room of cargo ship ""Jackson Bay"" (IMO 9322358) while it was in the vicinity of the Jakarta Container Terminal. O...
2,019
3
10
intelligence obtained everstream analytics indicates april 26 9pm local time 2 robber spotted engine room cargo ship `` '' jackson bay '' '' imo 9322358 vicinity jakarta container terminal on-duty crew sounded alarm caused perpetrator flee item reported stolen
Piracy
Terrorism
{}
1,107
Aptiv Wire & Cable workers in Ciudad Victoria threaten to go strike
Local media sources reported that the manufacturing workers at Aptiv (formerly Delphi) Wire & Cable Plant 1 and 2 in Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas have threaten to go on strike if a satisfactory collective agreement cannot be reached before February 7. The general secretary of the Industrial Union of Maquiladora Workers ...
Moderate
Mexico
2019-01-17 23:58:00
23.72532
-99.08307
false
['victoria']
true
false
Aptiv Wire & Cable workers in Ciudad Victoria threaten to go strike Local media sources reported that the manufacturing workers at Aptiv (formerly Delphi) Wire & Cable Plant 1 and 2 in Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas have threaten to go on strike if a satisfactory collective agreement cannot be reached before February 7. T...
2,019
1
3
local medium source reported manufacturing worker aptiv formerly delphi wire cable plant 1 2 ciudad victoria tamaulipas threaten go strike satisfactory collective agreement reached february 7. general secretary industrial union maquiladora worker ciudad victoria expressed union requesting salary increase 30 percent con...
Industrial Action
Worker Strike
{}
3,575
Hapag Lloyd announces blank sailing on AL4 service from June 24
Sources indicate that the shipping company Hapag Lloyd has announced that it will blank its Atlantic Loop 1 (AL4) services for Weeks 26 and 29 that were scheduled to begin on June 24 (westbound) and July 17 (eastbound) in London and Veracruz, respectively. Ports that may be impacted are understood to be as follows: Wes...
Moderate
Belgium
2020-05-06 19:28:00
19.21346
-96.12994
false
['antwerp', 'hamburg', 'houston', 'le havre', 'london']
true
true
Hapag Lloyd announces blank sailing on AL4 service from June 24 Sources indicate that the shipping company Hapag Lloyd has announced that it will blank its Atlantic Loop 1 (AL4) services for Weeks 26 and 29 that were scheduled to begin on June 24 (westbound) and July 17 (eastbound) in London and Veracruz, respectively....
2,020
5
19
source indicate shipping company hapag lloyd announced blank atlantic loop 1 al4 service week 26 29 scheduled begin june 24 westbound july 17 eastbound london veracruz respectively port may impacted understood follows westbound london june 24 july 15 antwerp hamburg le havre veracruz eastbound veracruz july 17 august 7...
Maritime Advisory
Administrative Issue
{}
2,098
Port of Tokyo faces congestion
Industry sources report on October 2 that the Port of Tokyo is currently congested with vessels berthing at the container yard. Average waiting time is likely to be around 24-hours or more.
Minor
Japan
2019-02-10 14:10:00
null
null
true
['tokyo']
true
true
Port of Tokyo faces congestion Industry sources report on October 2 that the Port of Tokyo is currently congested with vessels berthing at the container yard. Average waiting time is likely to be around 24-hours or more.
2,019
2
6
industry source report october 2 port tokyo currently congested vessel berthing container yard average waiting time likely around 24-hours
Port Congestion
Administrative Issue
{}
1,547
Fog likely to cause disruptions to Port of Houston
Local sources on February 1 indicate that dense fog at the Port of Houston is likely to affect the port’s operations as well as vessels’ movements in the area. Average waiting time is likely to be at least 24-hours or more.
Minor
United States
2019-01-02 10:07:00
29.68219
-94.99334
false
['houston']
true
true
Fog likely to cause disruptions to Port of Houston Local sources on February 1 indicate that dense fog at the Port of Houston is likely to affect the port’s operations as well as vessels’ movements in the area. Average waiting time is likely to be at least 24-hours or more.
2,019
1
1
local source february 1 indicate dense fog port houston likely affect port ’ operation well vessel ’ movement area average waiting time likely least 24-hours
Port Disruption
Weather
{}
2,127
Power shutdown scheduled for May 1 at Jawaharlal Nehru Port
According to industry source, APMT, Mumbai has announced that as part of the annual power shutdown as announced by JNPT towards undertaking allied maintenance activities, the terminal shall have limited operations between 0800 Hours and 1700 Hours on May 1, 2019. Terminal operations on the Quayside and Rail siding shal...
Minor
India
2019-04-25 20:48:00
18.95112
72.95023
true
['jawaharlal nehru']
true
false
Power shutdown scheduled for May 1 at Jawaharlal Nehru Port According to industry source, APMT, Mumbai has announced that as part of the annual power shutdown as announced by JNPT towards undertaking allied maintenance activities, the terminal shall have limited operations between 0800 Hours and 1700 Hours on May 1, 20...
2,019
4
17
according industry source apmt mumbai announced part annual power shutdown announced jnpt towards undertaking allied maintenance activity terminal shall limited operation 0800 hour 1700 hour may 1 2019. terminal operation quayside rail siding shall impacted due activity however terminal gate yard operation shall contin...
Port Closure
Administrative Issue
{}
1,021
2 cargo ships drag anchor, collide during typhoon in Yokohama Bay
Sources indicate that on September 9 at 02:50 local time, the cargo ship ""Jin Ao"" (IMO 9565132) and the cargo ship ""Asian Joy"" (IMO 9409704) collided after dragging anchors under typhoon conditions in the Yokohama Bay. The extent of damages are not known. Both vessels were able to move away from the area under thei...
Minor
Japan
2019-10-09 14:57:00
35.46551
139.66383
false
['yokohama']
true
false
2 cargo ships drag anchor, collide during typhoon in Yokohama Bay Sources indicate that on September 9 at 02:50 local time, the cargo ship ""Jin Ao"" (IMO 9565132) and the cargo ship ""Asian Joy"" (IMO 9409704) collided after dragging anchors under typhoon conditions in the Yokohama Bay. The extent of damages are not k...
2,019
10
41
source indicate september 9 02:50 local time cargo ship `` '' jin ao '' '' imo 9565132 cargo ship `` '' asian joy '' '' imo 9409704 collided dragging anchor typhoon condition yokohama bay extent damage known vessel able move away area power
Maritime Accident
Weather
{}
582
South Korea - GM Korea workers called for two four-hour strikes on Wednesday. Incident closed.
Media sources reported that unionized GM Korea workers planned to hold two four-hour strikes at multiple facilities across South Korea on Wednesday, December 19. Approximately 11,000 employees with the Korean Metal Workers Union were expected participate in the strike, with half of the participants stopping work for f...
Moderate
Republic of Korea
2018-12-19 01:43:00
37.51151
126.71389
false
['incheon']
true
false
South Korea - GM Korea workers called for two four-hour strikes on Wednesday. Incident closed. Media sources reported that unionized GM Korea workers planned to hold two four-hour strikes at multiple facilities across South Korea on Wednesday, December 19. Approximately 11,000 employees with the Korean Metal Workers U...
2,018
12
51
medium source reported unionized gm korea worker planned hold two four-hour strike multiple facility across south korea wednesday december 19. approximately 11,000 employee korean metal worker union expected participate strike half participant stopping work four hour beginning 11:40 local time half striking four hour b...
Miscellaneous Strikes
Worker Strike
{}
356
London - Some bus workers were on strike on Friday; 13 routes were impacted. Incident closed.
An unspecified number of bus workers were on strike across London on Friday. Reports indicate that 13 routes, including S3, 467, 404, 413, K5, 465, 633, 293, S1, 470, 463, 418, and 406 were impacted as a result. The strike was a 24-hour action, with no indications of continuing into Saturday. This incident is closed.
Moderate
United Kingdom
2018-07-12 11:24:00
51.50735
-0.12776
false
['london']
true
false
London - Some bus workers were on strike on Friday; 13 routes were impacted. Incident closed. An unspecified number of bus workers were on strike across London on Friday. Reports indicate that 13 routes, including S3, 467, 404, 413, K5, 465, 633, 293, S1, 470, 463, 418, and 406 were impacted as a result. The strike was...
2,018
7
28
unspecified number bus worker strike across london friday report indicate 13 route including s3 467 404 413 k5 465 633 293 s1 470 463 418 406 impacted result strike 24-hour action indication continuing saturday incident closed
Miscellaneous Strikes
Worker Strike
{}
4,693
UPDATE 2 - Southern Texas - State disaster declaration and federal emergency declaration issued due to storm. Event closed.
Multiple sources report Governor Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for 32 counties in response to Hurricane Hanna impacting southern Texas. In addition, President Donald Trump and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved a federal emergency declaration in response to the hurricane. The storm has ...
Moderate
United States
2020-07-27 17:36:00
27.79641
-97.40374
false
['victoria']
true
true
UPDATE 2 - Southern Texas - State disaster declaration and federal emergency declaration issued due to storm. Event closed. Multiple sources report Governor Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for 32 counties in response to Hurricane Hanna impacting southern Texas. In addition, President Donald Trump and the Fede...
2,020
7
31
multiple source report governor greg abbott issued disaster declaration 32 county response hurricane hanna impacting southern texas addition president donald trump federal emergency management agency fema approved federal emergency declaration response hurricane storm since dissipated caused flash flooding power outage...
Regulatory Advisory
Weather
{}
1,550
Fort Wayne, Green Bay, and Hopkins UNFI workers to resume work; strike over. Incident closed.
Media sources reported that workers at United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) distribution centers in Fort Wayne, Green Bay, and Hopkins are expected to return to work, officially ending their strike that was initiated over perceived unfair labor practices following the expiration of a collective bargaining agreement. The s...
Moderate
United States
2019-12-12 19:07:00
41.12453
-85.17061
false
['virginia']
true
false
Fort Wayne, Green Bay, and Hopkins UNFI workers to resume work; strike over. Incident closed. Media sources reported that workers at United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) distribution centers in Fort Wayne, Green Bay, and Hopkins are expected to return to work, officially ending their strike that was initiated over perce...
2,019
12
50
medium source reported worker united natural food inc. unfi distribution center fort wayne green bay hopkins expected return work officially ending strike initiated perceived unfair labor practice following expiration collective bargaining agreement strike started december 12 teamster local 414 union fort wayne unfi di...
Industrial Action
Worker Strike
{}
831
UPDATE: Berth and yard congestion continues at Port of Vancouver
Shipping sources indicate on November 2 that berth and yard congestion at the Port of Vancouver continues to cause some container vessels to be delayed. The congestion has been attributed to rail dwells which have increased to up to 6 days on average at the end of October. The high dwells are expected to last until mid...
Moderate
Canada
2018-10-16 12:22:00
null
null
true
['vancouver']
true
true
UPDATE: Berth and yard congestion continues at Port of Vancouver Shipping sources indicate on November 2 that berth and yard congestion at the Port of Vancouver continues to cause some container vessels to be delayed. The congestion has been attributed to rail dwells which have increased to up to 6 days on average at t...
2,018
10
42
shipping source indicate november 2 berth yard congestion port vancouver continues cause container vessel delayed congestion attributed rail dwells increased 6 day average end october high dwells expected last mid-november 2018
Port Congestion
Administrative Issue
{}
3,420
Dekheila Port closes due to severe weather
Arabic-language media sources indicate on March 18 that Dekheila Port is closed due to severe weather, as of March 17. According to sources, Authorities have also announced the closure of Alexandria Port; however, loading and unloading of cargo, along with movement into and out of the ports remain as usual.
Moderate
Egypt
2020-03-18 13:42:00
31.14249
29.78785
false
['alexandria']
true
false
Dekheila Port closes due to severe weather Arabic-language media sources indicate on March 18 that Dekheila Port is closed due to severe weather, as of March 17. According to sources, Authorities have also announced the closure of Alexandria Port; however, loading and unloading of cargo, along with movement into and ou...
2,020
3
12
arabic-language medium source indicate march 18 dekheila port closed due severe weather march 17. according source authority also announced closure alexandria port however loading unloading cargo along movement port remain usual
Port Closure
Weather
{}
5,387
Protesters cut off access to Maersk in Colon
Local media sources indicate on November 17 that protesters blocked off access to a Maersk facility in Colon on November 17 for 1 hour to protest alleged monopolization of the area's cargo shipping trade by the company.
Minor
Panama
2020-11-17 19:07:00
9.35355
-79.90526
false
['colon']
true
true
Protesters cut off access to Maersk in Colon Local media sources indicate on November 17 that protesters blocked off access to a Maersk facility in Colon on November 17 for 1 hour to protest alleged monopolization of the area's cargo shipping trade by the company.
2,020
11
47
local medium source indicate november 17 protester blocked access maersk facility colon november 17 1 hour protest alleged monopolization area 's cargo shipping trade company
Protest / Riot
Worker Strike
{}
2,224
Singapore and China sign upgraded free trade agreement and customs clearance deals
Updated media sources indicated on October 15 that Singapore and China have signed an upgraded version of their existing free trade agreement that came into effect on October 16. As part of a series of pacts signed, a customs twinning deal was agreed to that will optimize customs clearance for Singapore’s intergovernme...
Minor
China
2019-10-18 06:36:00
1.34077
103.84219
false
['singapore']
true
true
Singapore and China sign upgraded free trade agreement and customs clearance deals Updated media sources indicated on October 15 that Singapore and China have signed an upgraded version of their existing free trade agreement that came into effect on October 16. As part of a series of pacts signed, a customs twinning de...
2,019
10
42
updated medium source indicated october 15 singapore china signed upgraded version existing free trade agreement came effect october 16. part series pact signed custom twinning deal agreed optimize custom clearance singapore ’ intergovernmental project chongqing upgrade allow petrochemical product singapore company qua...
Customs Regulation,Trade Regulation
Administrative Issue
{}
2,309
Strike at Port of Balboa impedes cargo movements
Local sources on January 22 indicate that crane operators are on strike at the Port of Balboa. While negotiations are underway, the strike has left the streets blocked with limited access to the port. Hence, movements of cargo have been impacted. Customers with the shipments planned for Port of Balboa are advice to hol...
Severe
Panama
2019-01-22 10:38:00
8.95828
-79.5609
false
['balboa']
true
true
Strike at Port of Balboa impedes cargo movements Local sources on January 22 indicate that crane operators are on strike at the Port of Balboa. While negotiations are underway, the strike has left the streets blocked with limited access to the port. Hence, movements of cargo have been impacted. Customers with the shipm...
2,019
1
4
local source january 22 indicate crane operator strike port balboa negotiation underway strike left street blocked limited access port hence movement cargo impacted customer shipment planned port balboa advice hold shipment strike end
Port Strike,Cargo Disruption
Worker Strike
{}
3,230
Average waiting times of 12 hours reported at Port of Xiamen
Shipping sources report on July 23 that average waiting times at the Songyu Container Terminal at the Port of Xiamen, China, currently stand at 12 hours, and are likely to remain so for the next three days.
Minor
China
2020-07-23 17:27:00
24.51301
118.08031
true
['xiamen']
true
false
Average waiting times of 12 hours reported at Port of Xiamen Shipping sources report on July 23 that average waiting times at the Songyu Container Terminal at the Port of Xiamen, China, currently stand at 12 hours, and are likely to remain so for the next three days.
2,020
7
30
shipping source report july 23 average waiting time songyu container terminal port xiamen china currently stand 12 hour likely remain next three day
Port Congestion
Administrative Issue
{}
1,068
900 juice boxes worth USD 6,000 stolen from Dubai warehouse
Local media sources reported on March 19, 2019 that 900 juice boxes worth over Rs 4 lakh (USD 6,000 or EUR 5,100) were stolen from a food catering company's warehouse in Dubai. According to the police report, a warehouse keeper and two transportation workers were arrested after they embezzled the juice boxes between Ap...
Minor
United Arab Emirates
2019-03-19 19:12:00
25.17962
55.3404
false
['dubai']
true
false
900 juice boxes worth USD 6,000 stolen from Dubai warehouse Local media sources reported on March 19, 2019 that 900 juice boxes worth over Rs 4 lakh (USD 6,000 or EUR 5,100) were stolen from a food catering company's warehouse in Dubai. According to the police report, a warehouse keeper and two transportation workers w...
2,019
3
12
local medium source reported march 19 2019 900 juice box worth r 4 lakh usd 6,000 eur 5,100 stolen food catering company 's warehouse dubai according police report warehouse keeper two transportation worker arrested embezzled juice box april 2017 may 2018 company 's branch warehouse keeper allowed two accomplice keep l...
Cargo/Warehouse Theft
Terrorism
{}
4,824
UPDATE 8 - Michigan - The safer-at-home order was lifted; businesses and industries reopened. Event closed.
New Updates: Governor Gretchen Whitmer lifted the statewide safer-at-home order on June 1. Numerous businesses and industries were reopened, including retailers on June 4 and restaurants on June 8. A number of restrictions and rules were also rolled back. All regions of the state are in Phase 4 or Phase 5 of the MI S...
Extreme
United States
2020-03-23 16:04:00
42.73363
-84.55539
false
['oakland']
true
false
UPDATE 8 - Michigan - The safer-at-home order was lifted; businesses and industries reopened. Event closed. New Updates: Governor Gretchen Whitmer lifted the statewide safer-at-home order on June 1. Numerous businesses and industries were reopened, including retailers on June 4 and restaurants on June 8. A number of ...
2,020
3
13
new update governor gretchen whitmer lifted statewide safer-at-home order june 1. numerous business industry reopened including retailer june 4 restaurant june 8. number restriction rule also rolled back region state phase 4 phase 5 mi safe start plan event closed previous update governor gretchen whitmer extended modi...
Public Safety / Security
Administrative Issue
{}
3,569
Guangzhou Tongguang Communication Technology Co., Ltd. placed on U.S. Entity List
Media sources indicated that the U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) added Guangzhou Tongguang Communication Technology Co., Ltd. to the U.S. Entity List for its alleged role in helping the Chinese military construct and militarize the South China Sea. A total of 24 Chinese companies were added to the list. Und...
Severe
China
2020-09-25 09:43:00
23.10446
113.32877
false
['guangzhou']
true
false
Guangzhou Tongguang Communication Technology Co., Ltd. placed on U.S. Entity List Media sources indicated that the U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) added Guangzhou Tongguang Communication Technology Co., Ltd. to the U.S. Entity List for its alleged role in helping the Chinese military construct and militariz...
2,020
9
39
medium source indicated u.s. bureau industry security bi added guangzhou tongguang communication technology co. ltd. u.s. entity list alleged role helping chinese military construct militarize south china sea total 24 chinese company added list entity list bi restrict export re-export transfer in-country item subject e...
Trade Restrictions
Administrative Issue
{}
3,509
Fire burns three warehouses in Surabaya
Media sources reported on September 22 that a fire broke out at the back of a storage warehouse at around 17:54 local time and affected two other warehouses nearby in the Margomulyo Jaya warehouse area, Tandes, Surabaya. The warehouse houses household materials made of plastic or flammable materials. The extent of the ...
Minor
Indonesia
2020-09-23 02:28:00
-7.25022
112.68182
false
['surabaya', 'surabaya']
true
false
Fire burns three warehouses in Surabaya Media sources reported on September 22 that a fire broke out at the back of a storage warehouse at around 17:54 local time and affected two other warehouses nearby in the Margomulyo Jaya warehouse area, Tandes, Surabaya. The warehouse houses household materials made of plastic or...
2,020
9
39
medium source reported september 22 fire broke back storage warehouse around 17:54 local time affected two warehouse nearby margomulyo jaya warehouse area tandes surabaya warehouse house household material made plastic flammable material extent damage remains unclear
Industrial Fire
Accident
{}
909
UPDATE: Strong winds to disrupt port operations across South Africa until November 13
Updated shipping sources indicate on November 9 that severe weather has been impacting container terminals in South Africa since November 7, in particular in the Port of Durban. Strong winds are likely to affect port operations at other ports as well, including Port Elizabeth, Coega and Cape Town until November 13. As ...
Moderate
South Africa
2018-07-11 09:55:00
null
null
true
['durban']
true
false
UPDATE: Strong winds to disrupt port operations across South Africa until November 13 Updated shipping sources indicate on November 9 that severe weather has been impacting container terminals in South Africa since November 7, in particular in the Port of Durban. Strong winds are likely to affect port operations at oth...
2,018
7
28
updated shipping source indicate november 9 severe weather impacting container terminal south africa since november 7 particular port durban strong wind likely affect port operation port well including port elizabeth coega cape town november 13. result incoming vessel may delayed
Port Disruption
Weather
{}
10
14 miles NE of Jakarta - A magnitude 4.5 earthquake was detected in the region. Incident closed.
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake was detected 14 miles northeast of Jakarta, Indonesia. There were no initial reports of associated injuries or damage. This incident is closed.
Moderate
Indonesia
2018-09-24 18:33:00
-6.1
107.02
false
['jakarta']
true
true
14 miles NE of Jakarta - A magnitude 4.5 earthquake was detected in the region. Incident closed. A magnitude 4.5 earthquake was detected 14 miles northeast of Jakarta, Indonesia. There were no initial reports of associated injuries or damage. This incident is closed.
2,018
9
39
magnitude 4.5 earthquake detected 14 mile northeast jakarta indonesia initial report associated injury damage incident closed
Earthquake
Weather
{}
3,896
Philippines ports authority orders Manila operators to issue cargo truck permits amid lockdown due to COVID-19
Media sources indicated on March 15 that the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has ordered Manila port operators to issue cargo truck permits for the presentation at checkpoints upon entry into and exit out of Metro Manila during the community quarantine, according to a circular issued on March 15 and effective immediat...
Moderate
Philippines
2020-03-17 03:30:00
null
null
false
['manila']
true
true
Philippines ports authority orders Manila operators to issue cargo truck permits amid lockdown due to COVID-19 Media sources indicated on March 15 that the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has ordered Manila port operators to issue cargo truck permits for the presentation at checkpoints upon entry into and exit out of ...
2,020
3
12
medium source indicated march 15 philippine port authority ppa ordered manila port operator issue cargo truck permit presentation checkpoint upon entry exit metro manila community quarantine according circular issued march 15 effective immediately
Maritime Advisory
Administrative Issue
{}
2,076
Port of Manila continues to have no congestion
Industry sources report on October 30 the Port of Manila continues to be free from vessels’ congestion with 0 vessels waiting for a berth at Manila North and 0 vessels waiting for a berth at Manila South.
Minor
Philippines
2019-10-30 08:18:00
null
null
false
['manila']
true
true
Port of Manila continues to have no congestion Industry sources report on October 30 the Port of Manila continues to be free from vessels’ congestion with 0 vessels waiting for a berth at Manila North and 0 vessels waiting for a berth at Manila South.
2,019
10
44
industry source report october 30 port manila continues free vessel ’ congestion 0 vessel waiting berth manila north 0 vessel waiting berth manila south
Port Congestion
Administrative Issue
{}
2,126
Power outage reported at Durban Multipurpose Terminal
Industry sources indicate on January 30 that an unplanned electricity disruption at the Durban Multipurpose Terminal (MPT) has temporarily affected Waterside and Landside operations, with delays anticipated. Service is anticipated to resume for road transport once power is restored. Those shipping at the Durban MPT sho...
Minor
South Africa
2019-01-30 19:46:00
-29.86817
31.03424
true
['durban']
true
true
Power outage reported at Durban Multipurpose Terminal Industry sources indicate on January 30 that an unplanned electricity disruption at the Durban Multipurpose Terminal (MPT) has temporarily affected Waterside and Landside operations, with delays anticipated. Service is anticipated to resume for road transport once p...
2,019
1
5
industry source indicate january 30 unplanned electricity disruption durban multipurpose terminal mpt temporarily affected waterside landside operation delay anticipated service anticipated resume road transport power restored shipping durban mpt anticipate delay plan accordingly
Power Outage,Port Disruption
Administrative Issue
{}
4,139
Singapore High Court approves Pacific International Lines' restructuring plan - UPDATE 3
Updated media sources reported on March 3 that the High Court in Singapore has approved the proposed restructuring plan of containership operator Pacific International Lines (PIL). According to sources, Heliconia Capital Management is now set to become the major shareholder in the company. No further details were discl...
Moderate
Singapore
2020-04-14 03:10:00
1.28047
103.84858
true
['singapore']
true
true
Singapore High Court approves Pacific International Lines' restructuring plan - UPDATE 3 Updated media sources reported on March 3 that the High Court in Singapore has approved the proposed restructuring plan of containership operator Pacific International Lines (PIL). According to sources, Heliconia Capital Management...
2,020
4
16
updated medium source reported march 3 high court singapore approved proposed restructuring plan containership operator pacific international line pil according source heliconia capital management set become major shareholder company detail disclosed yet
Insolvency
Administrative Issue
{}
405
Netherlands: Major police and customs operations reported at Maasvlakte, Port of Rotterdam
Reports received state that a major police and customs operation is taking place at the Maasvlakte area of Rotterdam port on Monday. Heavily armed officers have been witnessed on the ground and a police helicopter overhead. At this time, no arrests are reported. The exact circumstances for the operation are unclear. Mo...
Moderate
Netherlands
2018-08-27 12:05:00
51.9624
4.0568
false
['rotterdam']
true
false
Netherlands: Major police and customs operations reported at Maasvlakte, Port of Rotterdam Reports received state that a major police and customs operation is taking place at the Maasvlakte area of Rotterdam port on Monday. Heavily armed officers have been witnessed on the ground and a police helicopter overhead. At th...
2,018
8
35
report received state major police custom operation taking place maasvlakte area rotterdam port monday heavily armed officer witnessed ground police helicopter overhead time arrest reported exact circumstance operation unclear monitor local report update plan disruption term access freight vehicle
Public Safety / Security
Administrative Issue
{}
1,644
Hong Kong seizes USD 50 million of smuggled frozen meat from China
Media sources indicated on November 29 that Hong Kong customs seized around 540 tonnes of suspected smuggled frozen meat worth an estimated market value of about USD 50 million (EUR 33 million). The meat was found aboard four suspicious fishing vessels that were leaving Hong Kong and was allegedly bound for Mainland Ch...
Severe
Hong Kong
2019-03-12 03:13:00
22.29272
114.20329
false
['hong kong']
true
true
Hong Kong seizes USD 50 million of smuggled frozen meat from China Media sources indicated on November 29 that Hong Kong customs seized around 540 tonnes of suspected smuggled frozen meat worth an estimated market value of about USD 50 million (EUR 33 million). The meat was found aboard four suspicious fishing vessels ...
2,019
3
11
medium source indicated november 29 hong kong custom seized around 540 tonne suspected smuggled frozen meat worth estimated market value usd 50 million eur 33 million meat found aboard four suspicious fishing vessel leaving hong kong allegedly bound mainland china
Organized Crime
Terrorism
{}
63
Australia: Road disruption reported along Manly Road in Balgowlah, northern Sydney, following overnight tanker accident
Two of three northbound lanes reportedly remain closed along Manly Road (A8) in Balgowlah in northern Sydney on Saturday evening, following an overnight fuel tanker accident. The large vehicle was reportedly pushed from the road in a collision with another car. No injuries ensued. The Toll Carriers vehicle was carrying...
Minor
Australia
2018-10-20 08:10:00
-33.7994
151.25
false
['sydney']
true
true
Australia: Road disruption reported along Manly Road in Balgowlah, northern Sydney, following overnight tanker accident Two of three northbound lanes reportedly remain closed along Manly Road (A8) in Balgowlah in northern Sydney on Saturday evening, following an overnight fuel tanker accident. The large vehicle was rep...
2,018
10
42
two three northbound lane reportedly remain closed along manly road a8 balgowlah northern sydney saturday evening following overnight fuel tanker accident large vehicle reportedly pushed road collision another car injury ensued toll carrier vehicle carrying large load fuel petrol diesel emergency service currently rema...
Roadway Closure / Disruption, Vehicle Accident, Chemical Spill
Accident
{}
99
Belgium - Bpost workers have ended their strike; residual delivery delays continue. Incident closed.
Bpost workers have ended their rolling strike at multiple locations across Belgium. Spontaneous actions occurred following the CSC union suspending the strike last week, and delays to deliveries continue. The last spontaneous action was reported in Wallonia on Monday, November 19. Bpost workers embarked on strikes in B...
Moderate
Belgium
2018-11-14 08:44:00
50.39065
4.47072
false
['antwerp']
true
false
Belgium - Bpost workers have ended their strike; residual delivery delays continue. Incident closed. Bpost workers have ended their rolling strike at multiple locations across Belgium. Spontaneous actions occurred following the CSC union suspending the strike last week, and delays to deliveries continue. The last spont...
2,018
11
46
bpost worker ended rolling strike multiple location across belgium spontaneous action occurred following csc union suspending strike last week delay delivery continue last spontaneous action reported wallonia monday november 19. bpost worker embarked strike brussels ghent antwerp friday november 9. worker strike 12 bpo...
Civil Service Strike
Worker Strike
{}
2,747
UPDATE: Average waiting time around 0.5 to 1-day at Port of Shanghai
Shipping sources on August 23 indicate that an average waiting time for vessels at the Port of Shanghai is around 0.5 to 1-day. The situation will remain the same for the next 3-days.
Minor
China
2019-08-22 14:33:00
null
null
false
['shanghai']
true
true
UPDATE: Average waiting time around 0.5 to 1-day at Port of Shanghai Shipping sources on August 23 indicate that an average waiting time for vessels at the Port of Shanghai is around 0.5 to 1-day. The situation will remain the same for the next 3-days.
2,019
8
34
shipping source august 23 indicate average waiting time vessel port shanghai around 0.5 1-day situation remain next 3-days
Port Congestion
Administrative Issue
{}
3,300
Cargo shipment delays reported in Dalian amid COVID-19
Industry sources indicated on March 16 that cargo shipment delays have been reported in Dalian and Qingdao due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation. Some progress has been made to start moving low-value shipments via Beijing (PEK) as an alternative gateway for onward connection. Some high-value shipments from Dalian and Q...
Moderate
China
2020-03-18 08:09:00
38.96559
121.53833
false
['dalian', 'qingdao']
true
false
Cargo shipment delays reported in Dalian amid COVID-19 Industry sources indicated on March 16 that cargo shipment delays have been reported in Dalian and Qingdao due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation. Some progress has been made to start moving low-value shipments via Beijing (PEK) as an alternative gateway for onward ...
2,020
3
12
industry source indicated march 16 cargo shipment delay reported dalian qingdao due ongoing covid-19 situation progress made start moving low-value shipment via beijing pek alternative gateway onward connection high-value shipment dalian qingdao on-hold transit
Cargo Disruption
Administrative Issue
{}
3,359
Container ship drifted from Chittagong Port due to inclement weather
Media sources reported that a container ship, Maersk Sihanoukville broke off her moorings at Chittagong port, Bangladesh on the morning of May 6 due to strong winds. The ship drifted to the middle of the river and was taken under control by a port tug. The ship was taken back to berth for assessment. However, no damage...
Moderate
Bangladesh
2020-11-05 03:06:00
null
null
true
['chittagong', 'sihanoukville']
true
false
Container ship drifted from Chittagong Port due to inclement weather Media sources reported that a container ship, Maersk Sihanoukville broke off her moorings at Chittagong port, Bangladesh on the morning of May 6 due to strong winds. The ship drifted to the middle of the river and was taken under control by a port tug...
2,020
11
45
medium source reported container ship maersk sihanoukville broke mooring chittagong port bangladesh morning may 6 due strong wind ship drifted middle river taken control port tug ship taken back berth assessment however damage reported
Maritime Accident
Weather
{}
242
Ferry and cargo ship collides at Port of Oran
Media sources reported that ferry, Tassili II and a cargo ship, Han Xin collided while both were leaving Port of Oran, Algeria early in the morning of September 1. Reports suggested that the cargo ship sustained major damages though the extent of the damage was not specified. Meanwhile the ferry sustained starboard hul...
Minor
Algeria
2018-03-09 03:05:00
35.70856
-0.64654
false
['dammam']
true
true
Ferry and cargo ship collides at Port of Oran Media sources reported that ferry, Tassili II and a cargo ship, Han Xin collided while both were leaving Port of Oran, Algeria early in the morning of September 1. Reports suggested that the cargo ship sustained major damages though the extent of the damage was not specifie...
2,018
3
10
medium source reported ferry tassili ii cargo ship han xin collided leaving port oran algeria early morning september 1. report suggested cargo ship sustained major damage though extent damage specified meanwhile ferry sustained starboard hull breach reportedly several meter long according source cargo ship bound port ...
Maritime Accident
Accident
{}
2,737
UPDATE: All operations at Port of Durban on standby due to high winds
Updates sources indicate that since 17:30 on November 12, all waterside and landside operations of Pier 1 and 2 are on standby due to winds in excess of 100kmh. The port operator requested that dispatchers wait to dispatch further trucks until 06:00 on November 13 to avoid gridlocking surrounding areas.
Moderate
South Africa
2019-12-11 09:46:00
null
null
false
['durban']
true
false
UPDATE: All operations at Port of Durban on standby due to high winds Updates sources indicate that since 17:30 on November 12, all waterside and landside operations of Pier 1 and 2 are on standby due to winds in excess of 100kmh. The port operator requested that dispatchers wait to dispatch further trucks until 06:00 ...
2,019
12
50
update source indicate since 17:30 november 12 waterside landside operation pier 1 2 standby due wind excess 100kmh port operator requested dispatcher wait dispatch truck 06:00 november 13 avoid gridlocking surrounding area
Port Congestion,Weather Advisory
Weather
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4,340
Two South Korean ships detained by Indonesian officials in Singapore Strait
Media sources reported that two South Korean ships were detained by Indonesia for violating the nation’s border and sailing into territorial waters, while sailing in Singapore Strait. LPG tanker, Dl Lily was seized on October 9 while en route from Port Klang to Singapore and bulk carrier, Ch Bella was seized on January...
Minor
Indonesia
2020-01-17 02:55:00
1.21956
103.9693
true
['port klang', 'singapore']
true
false
Two South Korean ships detained by Indonesian officials in Singapore Strait Media sources reported that two South Korean ships were detained by Indonesia for violating the nation’s border and sailing into territorial waters, while sailing in Singapore Strait. LPG tanker, Dl Lily was seized on October 9 while en route f...
2,020
1
3
medium source reported two south korean ship detained indonesia violating nation ’ border sailing territorial water sailing singapore strait lpg tanker dl lily seized october 9 en route port klang singapore bulk carrier ch bella seized january 11
Maritime Advisory
Administrative Issue
{}
5,709
US Embassy Issued a Health Alert Regarding Rising COVID-19 Cases in Japan
On Friday, the US Embassy in Tokyo issued the following Health Alert: “COVID-19 in Japan The U.S. Embassy and consulates continue to monitor COVID-19 conditions in Japan. Several prefectures, including Tokyo, Osaka, Hokkaido, Aichi, Kanagawa, and Chiba, recorded their highest number of new cases this week, and p...
Moderate
Japan
2020-11-20 22:38:00
null
null
false
['osaka', 'tokyo']
true
true
US Embassy Issued a Health Alert Regarding Rising COVID-19 Cases in Japan On Friday, the US Embassy in Tokyo issued the following Health Alert: “COVID-19 in Japan The U.S. Embassy and consulates continue to monitor COVID-19 conditions in Japan. Several prefectures, including Tokyo, Osaka, Hokkaido, Aichi, Kanaga...
2,020
11
47
friday u embassy tokyo issued following health alert “ covid-19 japan u.s. embassy consulate continue monitor covid-19 condition japan several prefecture including tokyo osaka hokkaido aichi kanagawa chiba recorded highest number new case week positive case number continue rise across country government japan warned st...
Public Health Advisory, Security Advisory
Administrative Issue
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2,629
UPDATE - Uruguay: Multiple demonstrations planned alongside national strike to mark International Women’s Day
As well as a national strike called for today, 8 March, to mark International Women’s Day, various related demonstrations are also reportedly planned. In Montevideo, participants are expected to rally at City Hall at 16:00 local time. Additional known actions will take place in Maldonado: Explanada (15:00) and march to...
Minor
Uruguay
2019-08-03 11:30:00
-34.85943
-56.13184
false
['colón']
true
true
UPDATE - Uruguay: Multiple demonstrations planned alongside national strike to mark International Women’s Day As well as a national strike called for today, 8 March, to mark International Women’s Day, various related demonstrations are also reportedly planned. In Montevideo, participants are expected to rally at City H...
2,019
8
31
well national strike called today 8 march mark international woman ’ day various related demonstration also reportedly planned montevideo participant expected rally city hall 16:00 local time additional known action take place maldonado explanada 15:00 march plaza san fernando 17:30 salto plaza artigas 19:00 tacuarembó...
Protest / Riot, Miscellaneous Strikes
Worker Strike
{}
1,370
CNY 200,000 worth of motor oil and batteries stolen from warehouse in Qingdao
Media sources indicated on October 29 that motor oil and batteries worth around CNY 200,000 (USD 28,315; EUR 25,487) were reportedly stolen from an unidentified warehouse on Xiangtan Road in Qingdao. The case was reported by authorities on October 12 after the local police received a report of stolen goods from an unid...
Moderate
China
2019-10-30 05:39:00
36.23403
120.4274
false
['qingdao']
true
false
CNY 200,000 worth of motor oil and batteries stolen from warehouse in Qingdao Media sources indicated on October 29 that motor oil and batteries worth around CNY 200,000 (USD 28,315; EUR 25,487) were reportedly stolen from an unidentified warehouse on Xiangtan Road in Qingdao. The case was reported by authorities on Oc...
2,019
10
44
medium source indicated october 29 motor oil battery worth around cny 200,000 usd 28,315 eur 25,487 reportedly stolen unidentified warehouse xiangtan road qingdao case reported authority october 12 local police received report stolen good unidentified company area
Cargo/Warehouse Theft
Terrorism
{}
5,744
Waiting times of 24 hours reported at Port of Los Angeles
Shipping sources report on October 22 that average waiting times for vessels at the Port of Los Angeles, United States, currently stand at 24 hours.
Moderate
United States
2020-10-22 16:17:00
null
null
false
['los angeles']
true
false
Waiting times of 24 hours reported at Port of Los Angeles Shipping sources report on October 22 that average waiting times for vessels at the Port of Los Angeles, United States, currently stand at 24 hours.
2,020
10
43
shipping source report october 22 average waiting time vessel port los angeles united state currently stand 24 hour
Port Congestion
Administrative Issue
{}
4,260
THE Alliance blanks week 40-41 FE4 Extra Loader Program
Sources indicate that THE Alliance (comprised of Hyundai Merchant Marine, Hapag-Lloyd, Ocean Network Express and Yang Ming) has blanked its FE4 service Extra Loader Program for weeks 40 and 41. The following ports of call may be affected: Qingdao – Pusan ​​– Ningbo – Shanghai – Yantian – (Suez Canal) – Algeciras – Ro...
Moderate
China
2020-10-09 21:06:00
null
null
false
['algeciras', 'antwerp', 'hamburg', 'london', 'ningbo', 'qingdao', 'rotterdam', 'shanghai', 'singapore', 'yantian']
true
false
THE Alliance blanks week 40-41 FE4 Extra Loader Program Sources indicate that THE Alliance (comprised of Hyundai Merchant Marine, Hapag-Lloyd, Ocean Network Express and Yang Ming) has blanked its FE4 service Extra Loader Program for weeks 40 and 41. The following ports of call may be affected: Qingdao – Pusan ​​– Nin...
2,020
10
41
source indicate alliance comprised hyundai merchant marine hapag-lloyd ocean network express yang ming blanked fe4 service extra loader program week 40 41. following port call may affected qingdao – pusan ​​– ningbo – shanghai – yantian – suez canal – algeciras – rotterdam – hamburg – antwerp – london gateway – algecir...
Maritime Advisory
Administrative Issue
{}
5,335
Port of Busan faces minor congestion due to full yard utilization
Industry sources report on October 7 that port operations are back to normal at the Port of Busan, however, all terminals/yards remain under some congestion. The BNCT terminal still has high yard utilization with 85%, which is leading to delays and low productivity.
Moderate
Republic of Korea
2020-07-10 05:42:00
null
null
true
['busan']
true
true
Port of Busan faces minor congestion due to full yard utilization Industry sources report on October 7 that port operations are back to normal at the Port of Busan, however, all terminals/yards remain under some congestion. The BNCT terminal still has high yard utilization with 85%, which is leading to delays and low p...
2,020
7
28
industry source report october 7 port operation back normal port busan however terminals/yards remain congestion bnct terminal still high yard utilization 85 leading delay low productivity
Port Congestion
Administrative Issue
{}
2,527
United Kingdom: Vehicle accident and fire disrupting M2 traffic between junctions 6 and 7, near Faversham
Local news reports identify that the M2 has been partially closed on Thursday morning between junctions 6 and 7. An accident and vehicle fire is reported in the area. The M2 was briefly closed in both directions, but the coast bound carriageway has since reopened. The London bound carriageway remains closed at this tim...
Moderate
United Kingdom
2019-04-04 09:15:00
51.30027
0.89086
false
['london']
true
true
United Kingdom: Vehicle accident and fire disrupting M2 traffic between junctions 6 and 7, near Faversham Local news reports identify that the M2 has been partially closed on Thursday morning between junctions 6 and 7. An accident and vehicle fire is reported in the area. The M2 was briefly closed in both directions, b...
2,019
4
14
local news report identify m2 partially closed thursday morning junction 6 7. accident vehicle fire reported area m2 briefly closed direction coast bound carriageway since reopened london bound carriageway remains closed time indication given motorway could fully reopen
Non-industrial Fire, Roadway Closure / Disruption, Vehicle Accident
Accident
{}
5,122
Fire breaks out at unidentified warehouse in Guangzhou
Media sources indicate on November 11 that a fire broke out at an unidentified warehouse building in Tianhe District, Guangzhou, Guangdong. No casualties or injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under further investigation.
Minor
China
2020-12-11 09:14:00
23.12525
113.43187
false
['guangzhou']
true
false
Fire breaks out at unidentified warehouse in Guangzhou Media sources indicate on November 11 that a fire broke out at an unidentified warehouse building in Tianhe District, Guangzhou, Guangdong. No casualties or injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under further investigation.
2,020
12
50
medium source indicate november 11 fire broke unidentified warehouse building tianhe district guangzhou guangdong casualty injury reported cause fire investigation
Industrial Fire
Accident
{}
252
Five Suspects Killed during Car Chase and Shootout in Reynosa on Sunday; Three Bystanders Wounded
On Sunday, a car chase and shootout erupted in Reynosa, located in Mexico s northeastern state of Tamaulipas. The city borders the U.S. state of Texas. Authorities received reports indicating that armed individuals were traveling in a pickup truck in the central neighborhood of La Ca ada. State police were dispatched t...
Moderate
Mexico
2018-02-10 16:01:00
26.06461
-98.31139
true
['mong la']
true
true
Five Suspects Killed during Car Chase and Shootout in Reynosa on Sunday; Three Bystanders Wounded On Sunday, a car chase and shootout erupted in Reynosa, located in Mexico s northeastern state of Tamaulipas. The city borders the U.S. state of Texas. Authorities received reports indicating that armed individuals were tr...
2,018
2
6
sunday car chase shootout erupted reynosa located mexico northeastern state tamaulipas city border u.s. state texas authority received report indicating armed individual traveling pickup truck central neighborhood la ca ada state police dispatched area investigate criminal observed police attempted flee high-speed purs...
Miscellaneous Events
Terrorism
{}
2,512
United Kingdom: Rail disruption occurring between London Paddington and Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 stations
There is rail disruption occurring on Sunday afternoon between London Paddington and Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (also known as Heathrow Central) stations. Great Western Railway, Heathrow Express and TfL Rail journeys are being cancelled or delayed, due to the emergency services dealing with an unspecified incident. Disru...
Minor
United Kingdom
2019-08-18 14:25:00
51.51663
-0.17683
true
['london']
true
false
United Kingdom: Rail disruption occurring between London Paddington and Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 stations There is rail disruption occurring on Sunday afternoon between London Paddington and Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (also known as Heathrow Central) stations. Great Western Railway, Heathrow Express and TfL Rail journeys...
2,019
8
33
rail disruption occurring sunday afternoon london paddington heathrow terminal 2 3 also known heathrow central station great western railway heathrow express tfl rail journey cancelled delayed due emergency service dealing unspecified incident disruption expected last 16:30 local time
Flight Delays / Cancellations, Train Delays / Disruption
Administrative Issue
{}
676
Two cargo vessels collide in Marmara anchorage off Istanbul
Industry sources indicate on October 9 that the Panamanian-flagged Bosphorus King and Liberian-flagged TK Rotterdam cargo ships collided in the Yenikapi outer anchorage in the Marmara Sea off Istanbul. The TK Rotterdam was en route from Haifa to Port Kavkaz, and the Bosphorus King was en route from the Ukraine to Spain...
Minor
Turkey
2018-09-10 21:11:00
41.00211
28.95645
true
['rotterdam']
true
false
Two cargo vessels collide in Marmara anchorage off Istanbul Industry sources indicate on October 9 that the Panamanian-flagged Bosphorus King and Liberian-flagged TK Rotterdam cargo ships collided in the Yenikapi outer anchorage in the Marmara Sea off Istanbul. The TK Rotterdam was en route from Haifa to Port Kavkaz, a...
2,018
9
37
industry source indicate october 9 panamanian-flagged bosphorus king liberian-flagged tk rotterdam cargo ship collided yenikapi outer anchorage marmara sea istanbul tk rotterdam en route haifa port kavkaz bosphorus king en route ukraine spain ship ordered anchor inspection bosphorus king cleared release 3pm october 9 t...
Maritime Accident
Accident
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