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UPDATE - Mexico: Alert issued by U.S. Embassy regarding Tropical Storm Xavier
The following weather alert has been issued by the United States Embassy regarding Tropical Storm Xavier: 'The U.S. Embassy cautions U.S. citizens that swells generated by Tropical Storm Xavier, currently located approximately 300 miles southwest of Manzanillo, Mexico, has potential to cause life-threatening surf and r...
Minor
Mexico
2018-03-11 20:55:00
null
null
false
['manzanillo']
true
true
UPDATE - Mexico: Alert issued by U.S. Embassy regarding Tropical Storm Xavier The following weather alert has been issued by the United States Embassy regarding Tropical Storm Xavier: 'The U.S. Embassy cautions U.S. citizens that swells generated by Tropical Storm Xavier, currently located approximately 300 miles south...
2,018
3
10
following weather alert issued united state embassy regarding tropical storm xavier 'the u.s. embassy caution u.s. citizen swell generated tropical storm xavier currently located approximately 300 mile southwest manzanillo mexico potential cause life-threatening surf rip current condition along portion southwestern coa...
Ground Transportation Advisory, Storm
Weather
{}
3,691
Large fire reported aboard oil tanker near Sangamankanda Point, Sri Lanka
Sources indicate that on September 3 at 08:00 SLST, a large fire has been underway on the oil tanker ""MT New Diamond"" (IMO 9191424), currently located in the Indian Ocean about 70 miles south of Sangamankanda Point. The vessel is chartered by Indian Oil Corp (IOC) and was traveling from Mina Al Ahmadi Port in Kuwait ...
Moderate
Sri Lanka
2020-04-09 16:40:00
6.60726
82.92225
false
['paradip']
true
false
Large fire reported aboard oil tanker near Sangamankanda Point, Sri Lanka Sources indicate that on September 3 at 08:00 SLST, a large fire has been underway on the oil tanker ""MT New Diamond"" (IMO 9191424), currently located in the Indian Ocean about 70 miles south of Sangamankanda Point. The vessel is chartered by ...
2,020
4
15
source indicate september 3 08:00 slst large fire underway oil tanker `` '' mt new diamond '' '' imo 9191424 currently located indian ocean 70 mile south sangamankanda point vessel chartered indian oil corp ioc traveling mina al ahmadi port kuwait paradip port india 270,000 metric ton crude explosion traced boiler room...
Maritime Accident
Accident
{}
1,193
Average waiting time for vessels up to 4 days at Port of Chittagong
On December 9, industry sources reported that an average vessel waiting time at the Port of Chittagong is up to 4 days. As of December 9, 12 container vessels are reportedly waiting in line to berth.
Minor
Bangladesh
2019-09-12 12:22:00
22.29976
91.79481
true
['chittagong']
true
false
Average waiting time for vessels up to 4 days at Port of Chittagong On December 9, industry sources reported that an average vessel waiting time at the Port of Chittagong is up to 4 days. As of December 9, 12 container vessels are reportedly waiting in line to berth.
2,019
9
37
december 9 industry source reported average vessel waiting time port chittagong 4 day december 9 12 container vessel reportedly waiting line berth
Port Congestion
Administrative Issue
{}
3,891
Pension reform strike blocks boulevard Jules Durand in Le Havre
Media sources report on February 6 that protesters against the pension reform are blocking boulevard Jules Durand in front of PR Lebourgeois in Le Havre. The duration of the blockade remains unknown.
Moderate
France
2020-06-02 07:38:00
49.49588
0.17745
false
['le havre']
true
false
Pension reform strike blocks boulevard Jules Durand in Le Havre Media sources report on February 6 that protesters against the pension reform are blocking boulevard Jules Durand in front of PR Lebourgeois in Le Havre. The duration of the blockade remains unknown.
2,020
6
23
medium source report february 6 protester pension reform blocking boulevard jules durand front pr lebourgeois le havre duration blockade remains unknown
Roadway Closure / Disruption
Worker Strike
{}
2,792
UPDATE: Congestion likely to continue at Port of Algeciras
Local sources on January 3 indicate that bad weather and the upcoming holidays including Epiphany which falls on January 6 is causing disruption at the Port of Algeciras. It is likely that an average waiting time for vessels at the port is at least around 24-hours.
Moderate
Spain
2019-02-01 10:27:00
null
null
false
['algeciras']
true
false
UPDATE: Congestion likely to continue at Port of Algeciras Local sources on January 3 indicate that bad weather and the upcoming holidays including Epiphany which falls on January 6 is causing disruption at the Port of Algeciras. It is likely that an average waiting time for vessels at the port is at least around 24-ho...
2,019
2
5
local source january 3 indicate bad weather upcoming holiday including epiphany fall january 6 causing disruption port algeciras likely average waiting time vessel port least around 24-hours
Port Congestion,Port Disruption
Weather
{}
3,513
Fire destroys beer warehouse in Tomos Claudio, Pandacan, Manila
Sources indicate that on February 1 at 10:38 local time, a fire broke out and destroyed the beer warehouse facility of San Miguel Corporation located on Tomos Claudio in Pandacan, Manila. The cause of the fire is not known. Impacts on neighboring structures are not clear.
Severe
Philippines
2020-03-02 16:55:00
14.58577
121.00524
false
['manila']
true
true
Fire destroys beer warehouse in Tomos Claudio, Pandacan, Manila Sources indicate that on February 1 at 10:38 local time, a fire broke out and destroyed the beer warehouse facility of San Miguel Corporation located on Tomos Claudio in Pandacan, Manila. The cause of the fire is not known. Impacts on neighboring structure...
2,020
3
10
source indicate february 1 10:38 local time fire broke destroyed beer warehouse facility san miguel corporation located tomos claudio pandacan manila cause fire known impact neighboring structure clear
Industrial Fire
Accident
{}
4,383
UPDATE 1 - Alerts issued for multiple departments due to Tropical Storm Nana; substantial flooding reported
Honduran reports are showing that alerts are in place for multiple deparments due to Tropical Storm Nana. A green alert went into effect at 16:00 local time in Ocotepeque, Copan, Santa Barbara, Lempira, Intibuca, Comayagua, La Paz, Francisco Morazan, El Paraiso, Valle, and Coluteca departments; it will remain in place ...
Moderate
Honduras
2020-02-09 07:55:00
14.91355
-86.60445
false
['colon']
true
true
UPDATE 1 - Alerts issued for multiple departments due to Tropical Storm Nana; substantial flooding reported Honduran reports are showing that alerts are in place for multiple deparments due to Tropical Storm Nana. A green alert went into effect at 16:00 local time in Ocotepeque, Copan, Santa Barbara, Lempira, Intibuca,...
2,020
2
6
honduran report showing alert place multiple deparments due tropical storm nana green alert went effect 16:00 local time ocotepeque copan santa barbara lempira intibuca comayagua la paz francisco morazan el paraiso valle coluteca department remain place 24 hour gracias dios colon atlantida cortes yoro olancho also rema...
Flooding, Severe Winds, Storm, Weather Advisory
Weather
{}
24
6 miles S of Guayaquil- The EMSC reported a magnitude 3.8 earthquake in the region. Incident closed.
The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) reported a magnitude 3.8 earthquake that struck around six miles south of Guayaquil, Ecuador. There were no initial reports of associated injuries or damage. This incident is closed.
Minor
Ecuador
2018-09-19 08:58:00
-2.26
-79.9
false
['guayaquil']
true
false
6 miles S of Guayaquil- The EMSC reported a magnitude 3.8 earthquake in the region. Incident closed. The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) reported a magnitude 3.8 earthquake that struck around six miles south of Guayaquil, Ecuador. There were no initial reports of associated injuries or damage. This i...
2,018
9
38
european-mediterranean seismological centre emsc reported magnitude 3.8 earthquake struck around six mile south guayaquil ecuador initial report associated injury damage incident closed
Earthquake
Weather
{}
2,143
Rail Interruption to and from Genoa VTE Terminal due to maintenance works
Shipping sources on October 2 indicate that due to urgent maintenance works on the local rail infrastructures, all rail moves to and from Genoa VTE terminal will be stopped during the period from October 13 to November 3, 2019. As the total rail volumes cannot be diverted to alternative ports, rail and intermodal shipm...
Moderate
Italy
2019-02-10 14:40:00
null
null
true
['genoa']
true
true
Rail Interruption to and from Genoa VTE Terminal due to maintenance works Shipping sources on October 2 indicate that due to urgent maintenance works on the local rail infrastructures, all rail moves to and from Genoa VTE terminal will be stopped during the period from October 13 to November 3, 2019. As the total rail ...
2,019
2
6
shipping source october 2 indicate due urgent maintenance work local rail infrastructure rail move genoa vte terminal stopped period october 13 november 3 2019. total rail volume diverted alternative port rail intermodal shipment shall instead trucked final destination point origin
Train Delays / Disruption
Administrative Issue
{}
2,461
Two Pertamina biodiesel tankers hijacked in Jakarta
According to local media sources, two biodiesel tankers containing 35 kilolitres of biodiesel fuel belonging to Pertamina - a large Indonesian state-owned oil and gas company - were hijacked by 10 unidentified men at 5:00 AM local time and is reportedly heading to the Presidential Palace in Jakarta.
Minor
Indonesia
2019-03-18 10:32:00
-6.17457
106.82715
false
['jakarta']
true
false
Two Pertamina biodiesel tankers hijacked in Jakarta According to local media sources, two biodiesel tankers containing 35 kilolitres of biodiesel fuel belonging to Pertamina - a large Indonesian state-owned oil and gas company - were hijacked by 10 unidentified men at 5:00 AM local time and is reportedly heading to the...
2,019
3
12
according local medium source two biodiesel tanker containing 35 kilolitre biodiesel fuel belonging pertamina large indonesian state-owned oil gas company hijacked 10 unidentified men 5:00 local time reportedly heading presidential palace jakarta
Cargo/Warehouse Theft
Terrorism
{}
498
Port workers suspend nationwide 24-hour strike on January 21
Intelligence received by Everstream Analytics indicates on January 17 that dockworkers with the Federation Nationale des Ports et Docks suspended a planned 24-hour strike on January 21 Container traffic at France’s largest ports including Fos-sur-Mer and Le Havre was likely to be impacted. Previous strike actions were ...
Minor
France
2018-12-20 10:22:00
49.46023
0.19907
true
['le havre']
true
false
Port workers suspend nationwide 24-hour strike on January 21 Intelligence received by Everstream Analytics indicates on January 17 that dockworkers with the Federation Nationale des Ports et Docks suspended a planned 24-hour strike on January 21 Container traffic at France’s largest ports including Fos-sur-Mer and Le H...
2,018
12
51
intelligence received everstream analytics indicates january 17 dockworker federation nationale de port et dock suspended planned 24-hour strike january 21 container traffic france ’ largest port including fos-sur-mer le havre likely impacted previous strike action conducted december 3 13 14 18 well january 14 oppositi...
Port Strike
Worker Strike
{}
5,457
Strong wind warnings issue for Victoria, New South Wales and Tasmania coasts
Industry sources report that strong wind warning for Gippsland Lakes, West Coast, Central Coast, Central Gippsland Coast and East Gippsland Coast and gale warnings were issued for October 8 for West Coast, Central Coast and East Gippsland Coast, strong wind warning for Port Phillip, Western Port and Central Gippsland C...
Moderate
Australia
2020-07-10 05:22:00
-38.20903
144.60298
false
['sydney', 'victoria']
true
true
Strong wind warnings issue for Victoria, New South Wales and Tasmania coasts Industry sources report that strong wind warning for Gippsland Lakes, West Coast, Central Coast, Central Gippsland Coast and East Gippsland Coast and gale warnings were issued for October 8 for West Coast, Central Coast and East Gippsland Coas...
2,020
7
28
industry source report strong wind warning gippsland lake west coast central coast central gippsland coast east gippsland coast gale warning issued october 8 west coast central coast east gippsland coast strong wind warning port phillip western port central gippsland coast sydney closed water byron coast illawarra coas...
Weather Advisory
Weather
{}
2,153
Repair works at Port of Colombo may cause berthing delays
Local sources on March 5 indicate that a terminal at the Port of Colombo will carry out repairs on 4 gantry cranes in the next 12 to 14 weeks. As a result, carriers can expert berthing delays with an average waiting time of 24-hours and above.
Moderate
Sri Lanka
2019-05-03 08:21:00
6.94071
79.84632
true
['colombo']
true
false
Repair works at Port of Colombo may cause berthing delays Local sources on March 5 indicate that a terminal at the Port of Colombo will carry out repairs on 4 gantry cranes in the next 12 to 14 weeks. As a result, carriers can expert berthing delays with an average waiting time of 24-hours and above.
2,019
5
18
local source march 5 indicate terminal port colombo carry repair 4 gantry crane next 12 14 week result carrier expert berthing delay average waiting time 24-hours
Port Congestion
Administrative Issue
{}
1,544
Fog causes pilotage suspension in Houston Ship Channel on November 28-30
Shipping sources on December 1 report that dense fog has caused pilots to suspend navigation of vessels in and out of the Houston Ship Channel over the past weekend. Services were suspended on late November 28 until full operations resumed at 13:00 local time on November 29. Pilots then again suspended boarding sailing...
Moderate
United States
2019-02-12 14:46:00
29.68001
-94.98006
false
['houston']
true
false
Fog causes pilotage suspension in Houston Ship Channel on November 28-30 Shipping sources on December 1 report that dense fog has caused pilots to suspend navigation of vessels in and out of the Houston Ship Channel over the past weekend. Services were suspended on late November 28 until full operations resumed at 13:0...
2,019
2
7
shipping source december 1 report dense fog caused pilot suspend navigation vessel houston ship channel past weekend service suspended late november 28 full operation resumed 13:00 local time november 29. pilot suspended boarding sailing traffic 22:40 local time november 29 resumed boarding inbound vessel traffic servi...
Waterway Closure / Disruption
Weather
{}
3,405
Crude oil tanker ran aground at Port Said’s entrance
Media sources reported that Suezmax crude oil tanker, Astro Perseus ran aground at the entrance of Port Said on February 9 at 08.00 (local time) due to an engine failure. Several attempts to refloat the tanker have failed until at 15.40 local time on February 10, when it was refloated. The tanker, loaded with crude oil...
Moderate
Egypt
2020-11-02 07:13:00
31.26061
32.31365
false
['port said']
true
false
Crude oil tanker ran aground at Port Said’s entrance Media sources reported that Suezmax crude oil tanker, Astro Perseus ran aground at the entrance of Port Said on February 9 at 08.00 (local time) due to an engine failure. Several attempts to refloat the tanker have failed until at 15.40 local time on February 10, whe...
2,020
11
45
medium source reported suezmax crude oil tanker astro perseus ran aground entrance port said february 9 08.00 local time due engine failure several attempt refloat tanker failed 15.40 local time february 10 refloated tanker loaded crude oil en route ust-luga russia china
Maritime Accident
Accident
{}
873
UPDATE: Operations resume at Pier 2 Container Terminal
Local sources indicated that waterside operations at Pier 2 Container Terminal at the Port of Durban have resumed services at 22:00 (local time) on September 12 due to severe winds.
Moderate
South Africa
2018-10-09 01:46:00
-29.89081
31.01513
true
['durban']
true
true
UPDATE: Operations resume at Pier 2 Container Terminal Local sources indicated that waterside operations at Pier 2 Container Terminal at the Port of Durban have resumed services at 22:00 (local time) on September 12 due to severe winds.
2,018
10
41
local source indicated waterside operation pier 2 container terminal port durban resumed service 22:00 local time september 12 due severe wind
Port Disruption, Severe Winds
Weather
{}
1,954
Pakistan Rail service is returning to normal following Rahim Yar Khan derailment. Incident closed.
Pakistani media sources indicate that rail service is returning to normal between Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, Quetta, and Rawalpindi following the derailment of the PKA-34 freight train near Rahim Yar Khan on April 1. Monday s incident is said to have damaged some 1,525 feet of train track, while also costing...
Moderate
Pakistan
2019-03-04 15:11:00
28.42255
70.3035
false
['karachi']
true
true
Pakistan Rail service is returning to normal following Rahim Yar Khan derailment. Incident closed. Pakistani media sources indicate that rail service is returning to normal between Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, Quetta, and Rawalpindi following the derailment of the PKA-34 freight train near Rahim Yar Khan on ...
2,019
3
10
pakistani medium source indicate rail service returning normal islamabad karachi lahore peshawar quetta rawalpindi following derailment pka-34 freight train near rahim yar khan april 1. monday incident said damaged 1,525 foot train track also costing pakistan railway pr million rupee loss residual disruption expected i...
Public Transportation Disruption
Accident
{}
3,142
72 miles W of San Antonio de los Cobres - A magnitude 4.3 earthquake has struck in the area. Event closed.
The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre is reporting a magnitude 4.3 earthquake located 72 miles west of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina. There have been no initial reports of associated injuries or damage. Event closed. EMSC (European Mediterranean Seismological Centre) is a scientific international organ...
Moderate
Argentina
2020-08-18 06:06:00
null
null
false
['san antonio']
true
false
72 miles W of San Antonio de los Cobres - A magnitude 4.3 earthquake has struck in the area. Event closed. The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre is reporting a magnitude 4.3 earthquake located 72 miles west of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina. There have been no initial reports of associated injuries or d...
2,020
8
34
european-mediterranean seismological centre reporting magnitude 4.3 earthquake located 72 mile west san antonio de los cobres argentina initial report associated injury damage event closed emsc european mediterranean seismological centre scientific international organization aggregate provides information generated nat...
Earthquake
Weather
{}
1,905
Oakland - Teachers in Oakland Unified School District held strike; march concluded. Incident closed.
No major ongoing disruptions were reported after a march concluded along Broadway in Oakland. Teachers at several schools in the Oakland Unified School District held a one day strike. Teachers and students marched to school district offices after starting at Oakland Technical High School. Some of the schools affected b...
Moderate
United States
2019-01-16 11:06:00
37.83242
-122.25455
false
['oakland']
true
false
Oakland - Teachers in Oakland Unified School District held strike; march concluded. Incident closed. No major ongoing disruptions were reported after a march concluded along Broadway in Oakland. Teachers at several schools in the Oakland Unified School District held a one day strike. Teachers and students marched to sc...
2,019
1
3
major ongoing disruption reported march concluded along broadway oakland teacher several school oakland unified school district held one day strike teacher student marched school district office starting oakland technical high school school affected strike included skyline high school oakland high school west oakland m...
Civil Service Strike
Worker Strike
{}
4,850
Vehicle fire prompts road disruption on A13 westbound towards London
Media sources have reported that the wheels of a tanker vehicle have caught fire on the A13 westbound, at the exit for the M25 J30, towards London. Emergency services are on route, and it is believed that either one or two lanes are blocked. It is unknown when the situation will normalise at this stage.
Minor
United Kingdom
2020-10-01 08:17:00
51.49464
0.29234
false
['london']
true
false
Vehicle fire prompts road disruption on A13 westbound towards London Media sources have reported that the wheels of a tanker vehicle have caught fire on the A13 westbound, at the exit for the M25 J30, towards London. Emergency services are on route, and it is believed that either one or two lanes are blocked. It is unk...
2,020
10
40
medium source reported wheel tanker vehicle caught fire a13 westbound exit m25 j30 towards london emergency service route believed either one two lane blocked unknown situation normalise stage
Non-industrial Fire
Accident
{}
4,500
UPDATE 1 - Pilotage service resumes at Port of Hong Kong following Tropical Storm Higos
Updated shipping sources on August 20 report that inbound pilotage at Port of Hong Kong has resumed as of 16:30 local time on August 19. It was previously suspended from 18:00 local time on August 18, due to Tropical Storm Higos.
Moderate
Hong Kong
2020-08-19 16:40:00
null
null
false
['hong kong']
true
true
UPDATE 1 - Pilotage service resumes at Port of Hong Kong following Tropical Storm Higos Updated shipping sources on August 20 report that inbound pilotage at Port of Hong Kong has resumed as of 16:30 local time on August 19. It was previously suspended from 18:00 local time on August 18, due to Tropical Storm Higos.
2,020
8
34
updated shipping source august 20 report inbound pilotage port hong kong resumed 16:30 local time august 19. previously suspended 18:00 local time august 18 due tropical storm higos
Port Closure
Weather
{}
5,657
UPDATE 14 - Central North Carolina - Flooding mostly dissipated after rainfall from Hurricane Eta. Event closed.
Floodwaters predominantly receded across the central region of North Carolina following a flash flooding event that began on November 11 due to the passing of Hurricane Eta. Many areas received several inches of rainfall, causing numerous roadway closures and traffic accidents and leading to several high-water rescues ...
Severe
United States
2020-12-11 10:07:00
35.90853
-78.85838
false
['kingston']
true
false
UPDATE 14 - Central North Carolina - Flooding mostly dissipated after rainfall from Hurricane Eta. Event closed. Floodwaters predominantly receded across the central region of North Carolina following a flash flooding event that began on November 11 due to the passing of Hurricane Eta. Many areas received several inche...
2,020
12
50
floodwaters predominantly receded across central region north carolina following flash flooding event began november 11 due passing hurricane eta many area received several inch rainfall causing numerous roadway closure traffic accident leading several high-water rescue across region governor roy cooper declared statew...
Flooding
Weather
{}
3,621
Heavy rain affects customs operations at Port Said
Industry sources on February 19 indicate that heavy rains in the area of Port Said West, Port Said East, and Damietta have affected customs clearance process and inspection. Minor delays are to be expected.
Minor
Egypt
2020-02-19 13:32:00
31.25966
32.30357
false
['port said']
true
false
Heavy rain affects customs operations at Port Said Industry sources on February 19 indicate that heavy rains in the area of Port Said West, Port Said East, and Damietta have affected customs clearance process and inspection. Minor delays are to be expected.
2,020
2
8
industry source february 19 indicate heavy rain area port said west port said east damietta affected custom clearance process inspection minor delay expected
Port Disruption, Customs Delay
Weather
{}
3,956
Port of Fuzhou closes due to dense fog on May 4-5
Shipping sources on May 5 indicate that Port of Fuzhou was closed from May 4 evening until May 5 early morning due to dense fog.
Moderate
China
2020-05-05 11:48:00
26.02007
119.49428
false
['fuzhou']
true
false
Port of Fuzhou closes due to dense fog on May 4-5 Shipping sources on May 5 indicate that Port of Fuzhou was closed from May 4 evening until May 5 early morning due to dense fog.
2,020
5
19
shipping source may 5 indicate port fuzhou closed may 4 evening may 5 early morning due dense fog
Port Closure
Weather
{}
2,560
UPDATE - France: Disruption continues across the country on Sunday, 8 December
French news sources have reported that severe travel disruption is continuing across the country today due to the ongoing strike. There is reportedly 10-15% of the usual SNCF, Transilien, and RATP transport services running. Moreover, there are a number of cancellations on Eurostar services between Paris and London.
Moderate
France
2019-08-12 11:20:00
null
null
false
['london']
true
true
UPDATE - France: Disruption continues across the country on Sunday, 8 December French news sources have reported that severe travel disruption is continuing across the country today due to the ongoing strike. There is reportedly 10-15% of the usual SNCF, Transilien, and RATP transport services running. Moreover, there ...
2,019
8
33
french news source reported severe travel disruption continuing across country today due ongoing strike reportedly 10-15 usual sncf transilien ratp transport service running moreover number cancellation eurostar service paris london
Train Delays / Disruption, Miscellaneous Strikes
Worker Strike
{}
3,123
12-36 hours waiting times reported at container terminals in Port of Ningbo
Shipping sources on March 12 report that vessels calling at the container terminals in the port of Ningbo are currently facing 12-36 hours waiting time on average. These are spread as follows. Ningbo Beilun container Terminal: 12 hours on March 12 and 13; Ningbo Meishan Terminal: 12-36 hours on March 12-14. In addition...
Moderate
China
2020-12-03 15:31:00
null
null
true
['ningbo']
true
false
12-36 hours waiting times reported at container terminals in Port of Ningbo Shipping sources on March 12 report that vessels calling at the container terminals in the port of Ningbo are currently facing 12-36 hours waiting time on average. These are spread as follows. Ningbo Beilun container Terminal: 12 hours on March...
2,020
12
49
shipping source march 12 report vessel calling container terminal port ningbo currently facing 12-36 hour waiting time average spread follows ningbo beilun container terminal 12 hour march 12 13 ningbo meishan terminal 12-36 hour march 12-14. addition low visibility may cause port ’ closure march 13
Port Congestion, Port Closure
Administrative Issue
{}
4,186
Strong winds halt operations at Port of Rotterdam
Shipping sources on September 25 report that strong winds halted operations at the Port of Rotterdam in the late evening. It was not immediately reported when operations would resume.
Moderate
Netherlands
2020-09-25 20:52:00
51.95762
4.01806
false
['rotterdam']
true
false
Strong winds halt operations at Port of Rotterdam Shipping sources on September 25 report that strong winds halted operations at the Port of Rotterdam in the late evening. It was not immediately reported when operations would resume.
2,020
9
39
shipping source september 25 report strong wind halted operation port rotterdam late evening immediately reported operation would resume
Port Closure
Weather
{}
4,651
UPDATE 2 - Dense fog shuts down operations at Port of Qingdao on February 13-14
Industry sources on February 14 indicate that low visibility due to dense fog has shut down operations at the Port of Qingdao from 16:00 local time on February 13 until 06:00 local time on February 14. The port was previously closed from 22:30 local time on February 12 until 12:20 local time on February 13. Furthermore...
Moderate
China
2020-11-02 15:11:00
null
null
false
['qingdao']
true
false
UPDATE 2 - Dense fog shuts down operations at Port of Qingdao on February 13-14 Industry sources on February 14 indicate that low visibility due to dense fog has shut down operations at the Port of Qingdao from 16:00 local time on February 13 until 06:00 local time on February 14. The port was previously closed from 22...
2,020
11
45
industry source february 14 indicate low visibility due dense fog shut operation port qingdao 16:00 local time february 13 06:00 local time february 14. port previously closed 22:30 local time february 12 12:20 local time february 13. furthermore strong wind forecast february 15 posing moderate high risk port closure a...
Port Disruption, Port Closure
Weather
{}
5,390
Protests over Alleged Police Brutality Continue across Nigeria Despite Bans and Threats from Army
Over the last few days, protests have continued across Nigeria over alleged police brutality. In Lagos, demonstrators have continued to block roads, notably near the Lekki toll gate, and there were reports that unidentified thugs armed with knives, cutlasses, and guns attacked protesters in the Alausa area on Thursday....
Moderate
Nigeria
2020-10-16 22:08:00
null
null
false
['edo']
true
false
Protests over Alleged Police Brutality Continue across Nigeria Despite Bans and Threats from Army Over the last few days, protests have continued across Nigeria over alleged police brutality. In Lagos, demonstrators have continued to block roads, notably near the Lekki toll gate, and there were reports that unidentifie...
2,020
10
42
last day protest continued across nigeria alleged police brutality lagos demonstrator continued block road notably near lekki toll gate report unidentified thug armed knife cutlass gun attacked protester alausa area thursday abuja demonstrator marched gate parliament thursday defying ban protest benin city edo state de...
Protest / Riot, Public Safety / Security
Worker Strike
{}
5,626
UPDATE 1 - Port of Singapore continues to face congestion with 1.5 delays in berthing
Industry sources report on November 11 that the Port of Singapore continues to experience congestion with delays and waiting times of around 1.5 days due to high yard utilization of over 90%, low productivity, and an influx of vessels calling at Port of Singapore.
Moderate
Singapore
2020-04-11 10:20:00
null
null
false
['singapore']
true
false
UPDATE 1 - Port of Singapore continues to face congestion with 1.5 delays in berthing Industry sources report on November 11 that the Port of Singapore continues to experience congestion with delays and waiting times of around 1.5 days due to high yard utilization of over 90%, low productivity, and an influx of vessels...
2,020
4
15
industry source report november 11 port singapore continues experience congestion delay waiting time around 1.5 day due high yard utilization 90 low productivity influx vessel calling port singapore
Port Congestion
Administrative Issue
{}
2,805
UPDATE: Dense fog causes closure of Port of Shanghai
According to sources on March 13, the Port of Shanghai is currently closed due to dense fog. Hence, vessels’ waiting time is around 1 to 1.5 days. Moreover, low visibility is likely to affect the port from 22:00 (local time) from March 13 until 16:00 of the next day. There is a moderate to high chance that the port may...
Severe
China
2019-11-03 07:13:00
31.31882
121.66033
false
['shanghai']
true
true
UPDATE: Dense fog causes closure of Port of Shanghai According to sources on March 13, the Port of Shanghai is currently closed due to dense fog. Hence, vessels’ waiting time is around 1 to 1.5 days. Moreover, low visibility is likely to affect the port from 22:00 (local time) from March 13 until 16:00 of the next day....
2,019
11
44
according source march 13 port shanghai currently closed due dense fog hence vessel ’ waiting time around 1 1.5 day moreover low visibility likely affect port 22:00 local time march 13 16:00 next day moderate high chance port may closed
Port Closure
Weather
{}
4,297
The Tangshan Maritime Safety Administration conducted live-fire drills in the
The Tangshan Maritime Safety Administration conducted live-fire drills in the Bohai Sea in a fan-shaped area.
Minor
China
2020-09-14 06:45:00
null
null
false
['tangshan']
true
true
The Tangshan Maritime Safety Administration conducted live-fire drills in the The Tangshan Maritime Safety Administration conducted live-fire drills in the Bohai Sea in a fan-shaped area.
2,020
9
38
tangshan maritime safety administration conducted live-fire drill bohai sea fan-shaped area
Miscellaneous Events, Political Info / Event, Maritime Advisory
Administrative Issue
{}
895
UPDATE: Port operations still impacted by power outage in Southampton
Shipping sources on December 20 indicated that a power outage at a data center caused operational issues at the DP World container terminal in the Port of Southampton, suspending operations temporarily. The issue occurred in the early morning hours and was resolved by early afternoon. However, problems with the booking...
Minor
United Kingdom
2018-12-20 15:43:00
50.91225
-1.45641
true
['southampton']
true
false
UPDATE: Port operations still impacted by power outage in Southampton Shipping sources on December 20 indicated that a power outage at a data center caused operational issues at the DP World container terminal in the Port of Southampton, suspending operations temporarily. The issue occurred in the early morning hours a...
2,018
12
51
shipping source december 20 indicated power outage data center caused operational issue dp world container terminal port southampton suspending operation temporarily issue occurred early morning hour resolved early afternoon however problem booking system persisted prompting terminal allocate extra resource landside op...
Port Disruption,Port Closure
Administrative Issue
{}
8
116 miles W of Changzhou - No casualties reported, TS Rumbia has dissipated. Incident closed.
Tropical Storm Rumbia had dissipated after travelling through the area of Changzhou, China. Media sources indicate dozens of homes and roads were damaged due to the storm; however, there were no reports of casualties. Expect residual disruptions as recovery operations take place. This incident is closed.
Moderate
China
2018-08-15 03:07:00
31.6
118
false
['changzhou']
true
false
116 miles W of Changzhou - No casualties reported, TS Rumbia has dissipated. Incident closed. Tropical Storm Rumbia had dissipated after travelling through the area of Changzhou, China. Media sources indicate dozens of homes and roads were damaged due to the storm; however, there were no reports of casualties. Expect r...
2,018
8
33
tropical storm rumbia dissipated travelling area changzhou china medium source indicate dozen home road damaged due storm however report casualty expect residual disruption recovery operation take place incident closed
Tropical Cyclone / Storm
Weather
{}
4,858
Vessel’s port calls delayed after discovery of contaminated bunkers
Media sources reported that AR1 vessel Granville Bridge V.096W is facing severe delays as contaminated bunkers were detected on its voyage to Port of Jeddah. The vessel has completed an ad-hoc call to Port of Colombo for bunkering. The vessel is now expected to arrive at Jeddah on February 19 and Port of Aqaba on Febru...
Minor
Egypt
2020-02-14 07:47:00
21.4625
39.16
false
['colombo', 'jeddah']
true
false
Vessel’s port calls delayed after discovery of contaminated bunkers Media sources reported that AR1 vessel Granville Bridge V.096W is facing severe delays as contaminated bunkers were detected on its voyage to Port of Jeddah. The vessel has completed an ad-hoc call to Port of Colombo for bunkering. The vessel is now ex...
2,020
2
7
medium source reported ar1 vessel granville bridge v.096w facing severe delay contaminated bunker detected voyage port jeddah vessel completed ad-hoc call port colombo bunkering vessel expected arrive jeddah february 19 port aqaba february 22 port sokhna february 25 respectively
Cargo Disruption
Accident
{}
1,419
Container shortage may impact KPT and Muhammad bin Qasim Port operations
Industry sources indicate on November 1 that a shortage of containers has been reported due to a custody seizure of 10,000+ containers throughout Karachi on November 1. The containers, many of which remain full of goods, have been seized by police in order to block the flow of protesters throughout Karachi as part of t...
Moderate
Pakistan
2019-01-11 17:23:00
24.83451
66.97417
true
['karachi']
true
false
Container shortage may impact KPT and Muhammad bin Qasim Port operations Industry sources indicate on November 1 that a shortage of containers has been reported due to a custody seizure of 10,000+ containers throughout Karachi on November 1. The containers, many of which remain full of goods, have been seized by police...
2,019
1
2
industry source indicate november 1 shortage container reported due custody seizure 10,000+ container throughout karachi november 1. container many remain full good seized police order block flow protester throughout karachi part nation-wide azadi march expressing dissatisfaction government prime minister imran khan su...
Port Disruption
Administrative Issue
{}
48
At 01:14.7N–103:57.5E, three armed robbers boarded an underway LPG tanker,...
At 01:14.7N–103:57.5E, three armed robbers boarded an underway LPG tanker, injured a duty crew and stole his personal valuables before fleeing; the alarm was raised and the Singapore VTIS was notified promptly.
Moderate
Indonesia
2018-10-16 07:20:00
1.245
103.95833
false
['singapore']
true
true
At 01:14.7N–103:57.5E, three armed robbers boarded an underway LPG tanker,... At 01:14.7N–103:57.5E, three armed robbers boarded an underway LPG tanker, injured a duty crew and stole his personal valuables before fleeing; the alarm was raised and the Singapore VTIS was notified promptly.
2,018
10
42
01:14.7n–103:57.5e three armed robber boarded underway lpg tanker injured duty crew stole personal valuable fleeing alarm raised singapore vtis notified promptly
Ground Transportation Advisory, Maritime Advisory, Death / Injury, Individuals in Focus
Terrorism
{}
5,248
Leak reported at BP refinery in Port of Rotterdam
Dutch media sources on November 15 reported that hydrofluent water leaked from the BP refinery in the Port of Rotterdam, located on D’Arcyweg, on late November 14. Two employees were injured, one of which had to be hospitalized. Hazmat crews intervened to control the incident after about 3 hours. It was not immediately...
Moderate
Netherlands
2020-11-16 14:17:00
51.95394
4.10274
false
['rotterdam']
true
true
Leak reported at BP refinery in Port of Rotterdam Dutch media sources on November 15 reported that hydrofluent water leaked from the BP refinery in the Port of Rotterdam, located on D’Arcyweg, on late November 14. Two employees were injured, one of which had to be hospitalized. Hazmat crews intervened to control the in...
2,020
11
47
dutch medium source november 15 reported hydrofluent water leaked bp refinery port rotterdam located ’ arcyweg late november 14. two employee injured one hospitalized hazmat crew intervened control incident 3 hour immediately clear spill occurred
Chemical Spill, Hazmat Response
Accident
{}
5,194
In central Panama City, members of the construction workers' union (Suntracs)
In central Panama City, members of the construction workers' union (Suntracs) blockaded Balboa Avenue to demand the national government to restart activities at the construction sites of the city's metro line 3 and the fourth vehicle bridge over the Panama Canal; other avenues were also blocked.
Minor
Panama
2020-11-23 15:07:00
8.96112
-79.53651
false
['balboa']
true
false
In central Panama City, members of the construction workers' union (Suntracs) In central Panama City, members of the construction workers' union (Suntracs) blockaded Balboa Avenue to demand the national government to restart activities at the construction sites of the city's metro line 3 and the fourth vehicle bridge o...
2,020
11
48
central panama city member construction worker union suntracs blockaded balboa avenue demand national government restart activity construction site city 's metro line 3 fourth vehicle bridge panama canal avenue also blocked
Miscellaneous Events, Protest / Riot, Ground Transportation Advisory
Worker Strike
{}
3,629
High risk of port closure due to strong winds at Port of Fremantle
Shipping sources indicate that there is currently a high risk of port closure at the Port of Fremantle due to strong winds that were expected to last from late June 22 to the morning of June 23. Vessels movements may be impacted as a result.
Moderate
Australia
2020-06-23 13:46:00
-32.04704
115.7408
false
['fremantle']
true
true
High risk of port closure due to strong winds at Port of Fremantle Shipping sources indicate that there is currently a high risk of port closure at the Port of Fremantle due to strong winds that were expected to last from late June 22 to the morning of June 23. Vessels movements may be impacted as a result.
2,020
6
26
shipping source indicate currently high risk port closure port fremantle due strong wind expected last late june 22 morning june 23. vessel movement may impacted result
Port Closure
Weather
{}
3,880
Operations suspended at Port of Dalian on September 7-8
On September 8, shipping sources report that cargo operations at the Port of Dalian, China, were suspended from 10:50 local time on September 7 to 05:00 on September 8, with pilotage suspended from 14:30 on September 7 to 05:00 on September 8 due to strong winds in the area.
Moderate
China
2020-08-09 15:38:00
null
null
false
['dalian']
true
false
Operations suspended at Port of Dalian on September 7-8 On September 8, shipping sources report that cargo operations at the Port of Dalian, China, were suspended from 10:50 local time on September 7 to 05:00 on September 8, with pilotage suspended from 14:30 on September 7 to 05:00 on September 8 due to strong winds i...
2,020
8
32
september 8 shipping source report cargo operation port dalian china suspended 10:50 local time september 7 05:00 september 8 pilotage suspended 14:30 september 7 05:00 september 8 due strong wind area
Port Closure
Weather
{}
2,995
USA: Rail delays reported due to freight train derailment east of Flagstaff
Amtrack officials have announced that rail delays are underway due to the derailment of a freight train east of Flagstaff today. Delays are ongoing and are expected to last for a prolonged period of time as crews work to restore operations. The exact location of the derailment is unclear and trips to Flagstaff from as ...
Minor
United States
2019-10-15 14:15:00
35.19828
-111.6513
false
['los angeles']
true
false
USA: Rail delays reported due to freight train derailment east of Flagstaff Amtrack officials have announced that rail delays are underway due to the derailment of a freight train east of Flagstaff today. Delays are ongoing and are expected to last for a prolonged period of time as crews work to restore operations. The...
2,019
10
42
amtrack official announced rail delay underway due derailment freight train east flagstaff today delay ongoing expected last prolonged period time crew work restore operation exact location derailment unclear trip flagstaff far los angeles affected
Train Accident / Derailment
Accident
{}
3,697
Large warehouse fire causing traffic disruptions in Saint-Laurent, Montreal, Quebec
Canadian media reports indicate a large fire is burning at a warehouse in Saint-Laurent, Montreal, on Sunday night (9 February). The blaze is understood to be burning at 2150 Rue Ward, and substantial traffic disruptions are present in the area surrounding the warehouse. The building was reportedly vacant when the fire...
Moderate
Canada
2020-10-02 04:16:00
45.49866
-73.67818
false
['montreal']
true
false
Large warehouse fire causing traffic disruptions in Saint-Laurent, Montreal, Quebec Canadian media reports indicate a large fire is burning at a warehouse in Saint-Laurent, Montreal, on Sunday night (9 February). The blaze is understood to be burning at 2150 Rue Ward, and substantial traffic disruptions are present in ...
2,020
10
40
canadian medium report indicate large fire burning warehouse saint-laurent montreal sunday night 9 february blaze understood burning 2150 rue ward substantial traffic disruption present area surrounding warehouse building reportedly vacant fire ignited thus injury occurred
Industrial Fire
Accident
{}
4,617
UPDATE 11 - 140 miles NE of Busan – Jangmi dissipated after striking South Korea, killing one. Event closed.
Tropical Storm Jangmi has dissipated over the East Sea (Sea of Japan) and was last centered approximately 140 miles northeast of Busan, South Korea. One person was killed and one other person is missing after Jangmi impacted the Gyeongnam Region of South Korea. Up to 315 houses were also damaged, with one collapsing. ...
Moderate
Republic of Korea
2020-08-08 10:06:00
36.9
130.4
false
['busan']
true
true
UPDATE 11 - 140 miles NE of Busan – Jangmi dissipated after striking South Korea, killing one. Event closed. Tropical Storm Jangmi has dissipated over the East Sea (Sea of Japan) and was last centered approximately 140 miles northeast of Busan, South Korea. One person was killed and one other person is missing after Ja...
2,020
8
32
tropical storm jangmi dissipated east sea sea japan last centered approximately 140 mile northeast busan south korea one person killed one person missing jangmi impacted gyeongnam region south korea 315 house also damaged one collapsing rainfall previously impacted okinawan sakishima island main island okinawa report r...
Tropical Cyclone / Storm
Weather
{}
4,361
Unknown Seeds Received by Americans from China Likely Part of an Online Shopping Scam
On Tuesday, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) reported that it had gotten reports of people across the country receiving unsolicited seeds, mostly from China, although a smaller number have reportedly come from Uzbekistan. Thousands of people have received seeds, including residents in at least Alabama...
Moderate
China
2020-07-29 22:06:00
null
null
false
['new jersey', 'virginia']
true
true
Unknown Seeds Received by Americans from China Likely Part of an Online Shopping Scam On Tuesday, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) reported that it had gotten reports of people across the country receiving unsolicited seeds, mostly from China, although a smaller number have reportedly come from Uzbeki...
2,020
7
31
tuesday united state department agriculture usda reported gotten report people across country receiving unsolicited seed mostly china although smaller number reportedly come uzbekistan thousand people received seed including resident least alabama california colorado delaware florida georgia iowa kansa kentucky louisia...
Public Safety / Security
Others
{}
2,278
Spain- Thousands participated in climate change protests across the country on Fri. Incident closed.
Updated sources reported that thousands of people participated in demonstrations in cities and towns across Spain as part of the Global Strike for Future worldwide climate change mobilization called by 'Fridays For Future' on March 15. In Madrid, protesters gathered at Puerta del Sol and have marched to the Congress ...
Moderate
Spain
2019-03-14 21:15:00
40.41709
-3.7035
false
['barcelona', 'valencia']
true
false
Spain- Thousands participated in climate change protests across the country on Fri. Incident closed. Updated sources reported that thousands of people participated in demonstrations in cities and towns across Spain as part of the Global Strike for Future worldwide climate change mobilization called by 'Fridays For Fu...
2,019
3
11
updated source reported thousand people participated demonstration city town across spain part global strike future worldwide climate change mobilization called 'fridays future march 15. madrid protester gathered puerta del sol marched congress deputy demonstration barcelona protester gathered pla universitat demonstra...
Protest / Riot
Worker Strike
{}
3,644
Hurricane Isaias expected to impact operations at Freeport Port
On July 31, shipping sources report that Hurricane Isaias is expected to affect operations at the Freeport Port in the Bahamas as of July 31 and August 1.
Moderate
Bahamas, The
2020-07-31 12:14:00
null
null
false
['freeport']
true
true
Hurricane Isaias expected to impact operations at Freeport Port On July 31, shipping sources report that Hurricane Isaias is expected to affect operations at the Freeport Port in the Bahamas as of July 31 and August 1.
2,020
7
31
july 31 shipping source report hurricane isaias expected affect operation freeport port bahamas july 31 august 1
Port Disruption
Weather
{}
1,237
Berthing congestion reported at Port of Savannah
Shipping sources on April 25 indicate that due to unspecified reasons, berthing line-ups for vessels have recently been longer than usual at the Port of Savannah, United States. Customers should expect longer transit times for cargo going through the port.
Minor
United States
2019-04-25 10:17:00
32.12182
-81.13906
false
['savannah']
true
true
Berthing congestion reported at Port of Savannah Shipping sources on April 25 indicate that due to unspecified reasons, berthing line-ups for vessels have recently been longer than usual at the Port of Savannah, United States. Customers should expect longer transit times for cargo going through the port.
2,019
4
17
shipping source april 25 indicate due unspecified reason berthing line-ups vessel recently longer usual port savannah united state customer expect longer transit time cargo going port
Port Congestion
Administrative Issue
{}
775
UPDATE - Tanzania: Search efforts continue following 20 September ferry capsize on Lake Victoria; 207 fatalities reported
The third day of search operations is understood to be underway on southern Lake Victoria following a ferry capsizing on 20 September. The latest details indicate that the fatality count has reached 207 at the time of reporting. A number of people have been arrested concerning the incident, thought to have occurred due...
Severe
United Republic of Tanzania
2018-09-22 13:45:00
null
null
false
['victoria']
true
true
UPDATE - Tanzania: Search efforts continue following 20 September ferry capsize on Lake Victoria; 207 fatalities reported The third day of search operations is understood to be underway on southern Lake Victoria following a ferry capsizing on 20 September. The latest details indicate that the fatality count has reached...
2,018
9
38
third day search operation understood underway southern lake victoria following ferry capsizing 20 september latest detail indicate fatality count reached 207 time reporting number people arrested concerning incident thought occurred due severe overcrowding vessel understood capsized large number passenger moved one si...
Port Congestion, Maritime Accident, Public Health Advisory
Accident
{}
4,191
Strong winds increase risk of closure at the Port of Tianjin
Sources indicate on March 25 that strong winds are expected from the afternoon of March 26 until the early morning of March 27 at the Port of Tianjin, leading to a moderate to high risk of port closure.
Moderate
China
2020-03-25 13:49:00
null
null
false
['tianjin']
true
false
Strong winds increase risk of closure at the Port of Tianjin Sources indicate on March 25 that strong winds are expected from the afternoon of March 26 until the early morning of March 27 at the Port of Tianjin, leading to a moderate to high risk of port closure.
2,020
3
13
source indicate march 25 strong wind expected afternoon march 26 early morning march 27 port tianjin leading moderate high risk port closure
Port Closure
Weather
{}
482
Port of Fuzhou closed due to former Typhoon Yutu
Reports suggested that the Port of Fuzhou was closed from the evening of November 1; likely due to the impact of former Typhoon Yutu. At present, it remains unknown when the port will resume operations.
Severe
China
2018-02-11 07:41:00
26.02007
119.49428
false
['fuzhou']
true
false
Port of Fuzhou closed due to former Typhoon Yutu Reports suggested that the Port of Fuzhou was closed from the evening of November 1; likely due to the impact of former Typhoon Yutu. At present, it remains unknown when the port will resume operations.
2,018
2
6
report suggested port fuzhou closed evening november 1 likely due impact former typhoon yutu present remains unknown port resume operation
Port Closure,Cargo Disruption
Weather
{}
1,417
Container ships delayed at Freeport due to Hurricane Dorian
Local media sources indicate on September 4 that several container ships in the port of Freeport, Bahamas are experiencing delays up to 36 hours due to the impact of Hurricane Dorian. Those shipping at Freeport should anticipate delays and should plan accordingly.
Moderate
Bahamas, The
2019-04-09 18:49:00
26.53113
-78.76155
true
['freeport']
true
false
Container ships delayed at Freeport due to Hurricane Dorian Local media sources indicate on September 4 that several container ships in the port of Freeport, Bahamas are experiencing delays up to 36 hours due to the impact of Hurricane Dorian. Those shipping at Freeport should anticipate delays and should plan accordin...
2,019
4
15
local medium source indicate september 4 several container ship port freeport bahamas experiencing delay 36 hour due impact hurricane dorian shipping freeport anticipate delay plan accordingly
Port Disruption
Weather
{}
2,564
UPDATE - Hong Kong: Demonstrator reportedly shot in Sai Wan Ho, Hong Kong; unrest continues
Breaking reports indicate that an anti-government demonstrator has been shot by police in the Sai Wan Ho area of Hong Kong. At least one person is said to have been wounded in the incident. The shooting follows renewed unrest and an ongoing general strike. A separate standoff between riot police and students is said to...
Severe
Hong Kong
2019-11-11 00:45:00
null
null
false
['hong kong']
true
true
UPDATE - Hong Kong: Demonstrator reportedly shot in Sai Wan Ho, Hong Kong; unrest continues Breaking reports indicate that an anti-government demonstrator has been shot by police in the Sai Wan Ho area of Hong Kong. At least one person is said to have been wounded in the incident. The shooting follows renewed unrest an...
2,019
11
46
breaking report indicate anti-government demonstrator shot police sai wan ho area hong kong least one person said wounded incident shooting follows renewed unrest ongoing general strike separate standoff riot police student said occurring chinese university hong kong authority reportedly firing non-lethal ammunition at...
Protest / Riot, Non-industrial Fire, Public Safety / Security, Train Delays / Disruption, Roadway Closure / Disruption, Shooting
Worker Strike
{}
2,353
Strong winds likely to affect Port of Tianjin
Shipping sources indicate on November 13 that strong winds have been forecasted at the Port of Tianjin from noon until 15.00 (local time). There is a high chance of the port’s closure during this period.
Minor
China
2019-11-13 09:09:00
38.98056
117.74242
false
['tianjin']
true
true
Strong winds likely to affect Port of Tianjin Shipping sources indicate on November 13 that strong winds have been forecasted at the Port of Tianjin from noon until 15.00 (local time). There is a high chance of the port’s closure during this period.
2,019
11
46
shipping source indicate november 13 strong wind forecasted port tianjin noon 15.00 local time high chance port ’ closure period
Port Disruption
Weather
{}
3,762
Major rail disruption occurring between Stafford and Crewe stations
Major rail disruption is currently occurring between Stafford and Crewe stations. Avanti West Coast and London Northwestern Railway journeys are being cancelled, delayed by up to 90 minutes or revised, due to a landslide and flooding. The situation is not expected to normalise for the rest of the day.
Moderate
United Kingdom
2020-06-16 17:59:00
52.80394
-2.12209
false
['london']
true
true
Major rail disruption occurring between Stafford and Crewe stations Major rail disruption is currently occurring between Stafford and Crewe stations. Avanti West Coast and London Northwestern Railway journeys are being cancelled, delayed by up to 90 minutes or revised, due to a landslide and flooding. The situation is ...
2,020
6
25
major rail disruption currently occurring stafford crewe station avanti west coast london northwestern railway journey cancelled delayed 90 minute revised due landslide flooding situation expected normalise rest day
Flooding, Train Delays / Disruption, Landslide, Weather Advisory
Weather
{}
5,483
Terminal update may disrupt operations at APM Terminals Maasvlakte II B.V at Port of Rotterdam on Dec 10
Industry sources report on December 8 that the terminal update may disrupt operations at APM Terminals Maasvlakte II B.V at Port of Rotterdam, Netherlands, from 19:00 until 21:00 local time on December 10. Waterside operations will be suspended during the maintenance work, and trucks will be able to continue accessing ...
Minor
Netherlands
2020-08-12 12:16:00
51.95762
4.01806
true
['rotterdam']
true
false
Terminal update may disrupt operations at APM Terminals Maasvlakte II B.V at Port of Rotterdam on Dec 10 Industry sources report on December 8 that the terminal update may disrupt operations at APM Terminals Maasvlakte II B.V at Port of Rotterdam, Netherlands, from 19:00 until 21:00 local time on December 10. Waterside...
2,020
8
33
industry source report december 8 terminal update may disrupt operation apm terminal maasvlakte ii b.v port rotterdam netherlands 19:00 21:00 local time december 10. waterside operation suspended maintenance work truck able continue accessing terminal 21:00 local time
Port Disruption
Administrative Issue
{}
2,151
Red Sea Damaged oil tanker returning to Iran following alleged missile attack. Incident closed.
Media sources report that two explosions struck an Iranian oil tanker around 5:00 AM and 5:30 AM local time 60 miles off the coast of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, in Red Sea on Friday. Initially, it was reported that the incident involved the Sinopa; however, it has since been confirmed that an Iranian tanker named Sabiti was...
Moderate
Saudi Arabia
2019-11-10 05:38:00
20.74363
38.46946
false
['jeddah']
true
false
Red Sea Damaged oil tanker returning to Iran following alleged missile attack. Incident closed. Media sources report that two explosions struck an Iranian oil tanker around 5:00 AM and 5:30 AM local time 60 miles off the coast of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, in Red Sea on Friday. Initially, it was reported that the incident...
2,019
11
45
medium source report two explosion struck iranian oil tanker around 5:00 5:30 local time 60 mile coast jeddah saudi arabia red sea friday initially reported incident involved sinopa however since confirmed iranian tanker named sabiti affected iranian state medium suggested blast probably caused missile strike investiga...
Explosion
Terrorism
{}
3,218
Average waiting times at Port of Busan at about 12 hours
Local sources on June 8 report that the average waiting times for Busan Newport International Terminal currently stand at about 12 hours.
Minor
Republic of Korea
2020-08-06 11:47:00
null
null
true
['busan']
true
false
Average waiting times at Port of Busan at about 12 hours Local sources on June 8 report that the average waiting times for Busan Newport International Terminal currently stand at about 12 hours.
2,020
8
32
local source june 8 report average waiting time busan newport international terminal currently stand 12 hour
Port Congestion
Administrative Issue
{}
3,497
Fire breaks out in the Termares terminal of the Port of Santos
Local media sources indicate on January 10 that a fire broke out at the Termares terminal of the Port of Santos at 12:50 on January 10. The blaze was controlled by 16:00, with traffic being released shortly thereafter, although access to Portao 4 of the port was inhibited during firefighting. There were no disruptions ...
Minor
Brazil
2020-10-01 22:01:00
-23.9261
-46.34538
true
['santos']
true
true
Fire breaks out in the Termares terminal of the Port of Santos Local media sources indicate on January 10 that a fire broke out at the Termares terminal of the Port of Santos at 12:50 on January 10. The blaze was controlled by 16:00, with traffic being released shortly thereafter, although access to Portao 4 of the por...
2,020
10
40
local medium source indicate january 10 fire broke termares terminal port santos 12:50 january 10. blaze controlled 16:00 traffic released shortly thereafter although access portao 4 port inhibited firefighting disruption neighboring avenida agusto barata also known reta da alemoa vaenida engenheiro antonio alves freir...
Industrial Fire, Port Disruption
Accident
{}
369
Macau - Most floodwaters have receded. Incident closed.
Updated sources report that most floodwaters in Macau have receded following the recent passage of Typhoon Mangkhut. This incident is closed.
Moderate
China
2018-09-16 06:30:00
22.1975
113.53681
false
['macau']
true
true
Macau - Most floodwaters have receded. Incident closed. Updated sources report that most floodwaters in Macau have receded following the recent passage of Typhoon Mangkhut. This incident is closed.
2,018
9
37
updated source report floodwaters macau receded following recent passage typhoon mangkhut incident closed
Flooding
Weather
{}
2,284
Spain: Minimal services operating on the Barcelona Metro due to strike action
Minimal services are operating on the Barcelona Metro on Monday, due to strike action. The stoppages began at 06:00 local time and lines will be impacted throughout the day in a four shift rotation. Metro staff are participating in the industrial action to protest the management of the asbestos issues on the metro. Ope...
Minor
Spain
2019-04-29 07:10:00
null
null
false
['barcelona']
true
false
Spain: Minimal services operating on the Barcelona Metro due to strike action Minimal services are operating on the Barcelona Metro on Monday, due to strike action. The stoppages began at 06:00 local time and lines will be impacted throughout the day in a four shift rotation. Metro staff are participating in the indust...
2,019
4
18
minimal service operating barcelona metro monday due strike action stoppage began 06:00 local time line impacted throughout day four shift rotation metro staff participating industrial action protest management asbestos issue metro operating service expected overcrowded delay likely particularly peak time strike action...
Train Delays / Disruption, Miscellaneous Strikes
Worker Strike
{}
259
Forecast of heavy rain may impact vessel operations in South India
Shipping sources currently indicate that heavy rain in southern India is likely to impact vessel operations at Indian ports, including Kochi and Chennai, for the next 2-3 days. Customers should expect delays due to lower productivity at port terminals.
Moderate
India
2018-08-10 21:30:00
9.95517
76.26783
true
['chennai']
true
true
Forecast of heavy rain may impact vessel operations in South India Shipping sources currently indicate that heavy rain in southern India is likely to impact vessel operations at Indian ports, including Kochi and Chennai, for the next 2-3 days. Customers should expect delays due to lower productivity at port terminals.
2,018
8
32
shipping source currently indicate heavy rain southern india likely impact vessel operation indian port including kochi chennai next 2-3 day customer expect delay due lower productivity port terminal
Port Disruption,Port Congestion
Weather
{}
2,587
UPDATE - Philippines: Casualties confirmed following earthquake near Tulunan, Cotabato Province
Recent reports confirm that casualties have occurred today (29 October) following a magnitude 6.6 earthquake near Tulunan. At least one person has died and more than 40 others are injured, with the majority in Kidapawan City and others in M'lang. Power outages have been recorded in areas of General Santos City, Polomok...
Severe
Philippines
2019-10-29 06:20:00
null
null
false
['santos']
true
true
UPDATE - Philippines: Casualties confirmed following earthquake near Tulunan, Cotabato Province Recent reports confirm that casualties have occurred today (29 October) following a magnitude 6.6 earthquake near Tulunan. At least one person has died and more than 40 others are injured, with the majority in Kidapawan City...
2,019
10
44
recent report confirm casualty occurred today 29 october following magnitude 6.6 earthquake near tulunan least one person died 40 others injured majority kidapawan city others m'lang power outage recorded area general santos city polomok tacurong city carmen number structure also sustained damage collapsed several loca...
Earthquake
Weather
{}
5,552
Typhoon Goni suspends railway networks in Metro Manila
Media sources reported that light rail Transit Lines 1 and 2 and Metro Rail Transit Line 3, have suspended operations until further notice due to severe weather conditions in the National Capital Region following the passage of Typhoon Goni.
Moderate
Philippines
2020-02-11 03:16:00
14.60913
121.02208
false
['manila']
true
false
Typhoon Goni suspends railway networks in Metro Manila Media sources reported that light rail Transit Lines 1 and 2 and Metro Rail Transit Line 3, have suspended operations until further notice due to severe weather conditions in the National Capital Region following the passage of Typhoon Goni.
2,020
2
7
medium source reported light rail transit line 1 2 metro rail transit line 3 suspended operation notice due severe weather condition national capital region following passage typhoon goni
Train Delays / Disruption
Weather
{}
1,065
8 miles NE of Hualien City - A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck; 17 people injured. Incident closed.
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck approximately eight miles northeast of Hualien City, Taiwan in the Philippine Sea. Updated sources indicated that at least 17 people were injured, including 15 in Taipei. At least two structures in the city sustained damage, although no major damage was initially indicated. High-speed ...
Severe
Taiwan
2019-04-18 05:16:00
24.066
121.689
false
['taipei']
true
false
8 miles NE of Hualien City - A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck; 17 people injured. Incident closed. A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck approximately eight miles northeast of Hualien City, Taiwan in the Philippine Sea. Updated sources indicated that at least 17 people were injured, including 15 in Taipei. At least two st...
2,019
4
16
magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck approximately eight mile northeast hualien city taiwan philippine sea updated source indicated least 17 people injured including 15 taipei least two structure city sustained damage although major damage initially indicated high-speed rail service metro service taipei temporarily disrupte...
Earthquake
Weather
{}
4,843
US Official Alleged That Hezbollah Has Had Caches of Ammonium Nitrate in Several European Countries
The United States Coordinator for Counterterrorism, Nathan Sales, stated during a conference on Thursday, September 17, that Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah had arranged multiple caches of ammonium nitrate around Europe, and has used European routes to transport this material. The substance was purportedly being...
Moderate
Belgium
2020-09-22 01:38:00
null
null
false
['london']
true
true
US Official Alleged That Hezbollah Has Had Caches of Ammonium Nitrate in Several European Countries The United States Coordinator for Counterterrorism, Nathan Sales, stated during a conference on Thursday, September 17, that Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah had arranged multiple caches of ammonium nitrate around ...
2,020
9
39
united state coordinator counterterrorism nathan sale stated conference thursday september 17 lebanon-based militant group hezbollah arranged multiple cache ammonium nitrate around europe used european route transport material substance purportedly transported disguised cold pack within first aid kit sale alleged trans...
Hazmat Response, Public Safety / Security, Security Advisory
Terrorism
{}
5,761
WATCH FOR: Road, rail, air, and maritime cargo and transport disruption in Italy during general strike on 25 November
Risk analysis: Several trade unions including USB, Osp Filt-Cgil, Uilt-Uil, Faisa-Cisal, and Confail have called for a general strike of the public transport sector on 25 November. The strike will last four hours and is likely to disrupt road, rail, marine, and air transport and cargo across Italy on the day of the str...
Minor
Italy
2020-11-19 11:24:00
null
null
true
['genoa', 'gioia tauro']
true
false
WATCH FOR: Road, rail, air, and maritime cargo and transport disruption in Italy during general strike on 25 November Risk analysis: Several trade unions including USB, Osp Filt-Cgil, Uilt-Uil, Faisa-Cisal, and Confail have called for a general strike of the public transport sector on 25 November. The strike will last ...
2,020
11
47
risk analysis several trade union including usb osp filt-cgil uilt-uil faisa-cisal confail called general strike public transport sector 25 november strike last four hour likely disrupt road rail marine air transport cargo across italy day strike delay cancellation train bus taxi ferry service scheduled flight shipping...
Aviation Advisory, Ground Transportation Advisory, Network Disruption, Maritime Advisory, Miscellaneous Events
Worker Strike
{}
28
83 miles W of Caracas - A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck in region; minor damage. Incident closed.
The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) reported a magnitude 5.6 earthquake that struck approximately 83 miles west of Caracas, Venezuela on Thursday morning. Initial reports indicate that the earthquake was felt across multiple states, including Vargas, Falc n, Aragua, Carabobo and Gran Caracas, and tha...
Moderate
Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)
2018-12-27 09:20:00
10.26
-68.08
false
['valencia']
true
false
83 miles W of Caracas - A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck in region; minor damage. Incident closed. The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) reported a magnitude 5.6 earthquake that struck approximately 83 miles west of Caracas, Venezuela on Thursday morning. Initial reports indicate that the earthquake w...
2,018
12
52
european-mediterranean seismological centre emsc reported magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck approximately 83 mile west caracas venezuela thursday morning initial report indicate earthquake felt across multiple state including vargas falc n aragua carabobo gran caracas multiple building evacuated across affected area repo...
Earthquake
Weather
{}
1,618
High swells caused terminal closure at Port of San Antonio
Sources on March 21 indicate that heavy swells at the Port of San Antonio have caused a terminal to be closed. At the time of writing, it remains unclear when operations will return to normalcy.
Moderate
Chile
2019-03-21 07:23:00
null
null
true
['san antonio']
true
true
High swells caused terminal closure at Port of San Antonio Sources on March 21 indicate that heavy swells at the Port of San Antonio have caused a terminal to be closed. At the time of writing, it remains unclear when operations will return to normalcy.
2,019
3
12
source march 21 indicate heavy swell port san antonio caused terminal closed time writing remains unclear operation return normalcy
Port Closure
Weather
{}
4,312
Traffic congestion impacts operations at Port of Durban
On February 3, industry sources report that traffic congestion along roads leading into the Pier 1 and Pier 2 terminals at Port of Durban, South Africa, is negatively impacting export movements into the terminals. Delays are occurring. No information as to when the situation will normalize was immediately available.
Minor
South Africa
2020-03-02 15:55:00
null
null
true
['durban']
true
false
Traffic congestion impacts operations at Port of Durban On February 3, industry sources report that traffic congestion along roads leading into the Pier 1 and Pier 2 terminals at Port of Durban, South Africa, is negatively impacting export movements into the terminals. Delays are occurring. No information as to when th...
2,020
3
10
february 3 industry source report traffic congestion along road leading pier 1 pier 2 terminal port durban south africa negatively impacting export movement terminal delay occurring information situation normalize immediately available
Port Congestion
Administrative Issue
{}
3,934
Port of Antwerp- No injuries after freight train struck a vehicle in the port area. Incident closed.
Media sources report that a freight train struck a vehicle at an unspecified location in the area of the Port of Antwerp. No injuries were reported, and the freight train was unloaded at the time of the collision. The collision reportedly resulted in material damage, which is expected to cause some disruptions to freig...
Minor
Belgium
2020-06-02 14:14:00
51.25314
4.38877
false
['antwerp']
true
false
Port of Antwerp- No injuries after freight train struck a vehicle in the port area. Incident closed. Media sources report that a freight train struck a vehicle at an unspecified location in the area of the Port of Antwerp. No injuries were reported, and the freight train was unloaded at the time of the collision. The c...
2,020
6
23
medium source report freight train struck vehicle unspecified location area port antwerp injury reported freight train unloaded time collision collision reportedly resulted material damage expected cause disruption freight traffic port next day expect residual localized disruption area incident closed
Train Accident / Derailment
Accident
{}
5,020
Cargo ship attack at Gulf of Guinea south of Lome
Media sources reported that a cargo ship was attacked at 04:20 local time on November 17 in the Gulf of Guinea, about 60 nautical miles south of Lome, Togo. According to reports, the Aframax tanker SKS DONGGANG is likely to be the ship that was attacked.
Moderate
Togo
2020-11-18 02:00:00
-1.39876
2.51269
false
['lome']
true
true
Cargo ship attack at Gulf of Guinea south of Lome Media sources reported that a cargo ship was attacked at 04:20 local time on November 17 in the Gulf of Guinea, about 60 nautical miles south of Lome, Togo. According to reports, the Aframax tanker SKS DONGGANG is likely to be the ship that was attacked.
2,020
11
47
medium source reported cargo ship attacked 04:20 local time november 17 gulf guinea 60 nautical mile south lome togo according report aframax tanker sks donggang likely ship attacked
Piracy
Terrorism
{}
5,511
The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) reported that they had
The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) reported that they had arrested 60 people of Chinese nationality during an operation off the coast of Johor, after six Chinese-flagged fishing ships illegally entered into its waters.
Minor
Malaysia
2020-12-10 15:23:00
null
null
false
['johor']
true
true
The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) reported that they had The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) reported that they had arrested 60 people of Chinese nationality during an operation off the coast of Johor, after six Chinese-flagged fishing ships illegally entered into its waters.
2,020
12
50
malaysian maritime enforcement agency mmea reported arrested 60 people chinese nationality operation coast johor six chinese-flagged fishing ship illegally entered water
Miscellaneous Events, Maritime Advisory, Public Safety / Security
Administrative Issue
{}
5,770
Wildfire started by lightning strike near Cartagena
Local media sources are reporting a wildfire on Monte De La Muela, approximately nine kilometres west of Cartagena today (27 November). Reports suggest that the wildfire was started by a lightning strike. Attempts to extinguish the fire are currently being made.
Minor
Spain
2020-11-27 11:19:00
37.5952
-1.10078
false
['cartagena']
true
false
Wildfire started by lightning strike near Cartagena Local media sources are reporting a wildfire on Monte De La Muela, approximately nine kilometres west of Cartagena today (27 November). Reports suggest that the wildfire was started by a lightning strike. Attempts to extinguish the fire are currently being made.
2,020
11
48
local medium source reporting wildfire monte de la muela approximately nine kilometre west cartagena today 27 november report suggest wildfire started lightning strike attempt extinguish fire currently made
Wildfire
Weather
{}
5,116
Fire breaks out at an unspecified warehouse in Bankstown, Sydney
On October 31, media sources reported that a fire broke out at an unspecified warehouse located on Homedale Road, Bankstown in Sydney, Australia, in the afternoon of October 31. No injuries have been reported but the warehouse, and nearby businesses, were evacuated as a precaution.
Minor
Australia
2020-02-11 18:25:00
-33.93203
151.03884
false
['sydney']
true
false
Fire breaks out at an unspecified warehouse in Bankstown, Sydney On October 31, media sources reported that a fire broke out at an unspecified warehouse located on Homedale Road, Bankstown in Sydney, Australia, in the afternoon of October 31. No injuries have been reported but the warehouse, and nearby businesses, wer...
2,020
2
7
october 31 medium source reported fire broke unspecified warehouse located homedale road bankstown sydney australia afternoon october 31. injury reported warehouse nearby business evacuated precaution
Industrial Fire
Accident
{}
3,795
Minor train derailment reported in San Pedro, Los Angeles
Local sources are showing that a minor train derailment has occurred near 750 N Harbor Boulevard, in San Pedro, Los Angeles, on Tuesday. Reports state that no injuries have been sustained and the cause of the accident is unclear at this time. There have been no notable rail or road delays associated with the incident.
Minor
United States
2020-03-31 20:37:00
33.75008
-118.28149
false
['los angeles']
true
false
Minor train derailment reported in San Pedro, Los Angeles Local sources are showing that a minor train derailment has occurred near 750 N Harbor Boulevard, in San Pedro, Los Angeles, on Tuesday. Reports state that no injuries have been sustained and the cause of the accident is unclear at this time. There have been no ...
2,020
3
14
local source showing minor train derailment occurred near 750 n harbor boulevard san pedro los angeles tuesday report state injury sustained cause accident unclear time notable rail road delay associated incident
Train Accident / Derailment
Accident
{}
210
Disabled container ship towed to Port of Klaipeda
Industry sources reported on October 4 that container ship ‘Iduna’ was disabled in the Baltic Sea on October 2 on its way from Klaipeda, Lithuania, to Hamburg, Germany. As of October 4, a tug towed the vessel back towards Klaipeda where it is expected to arrive by 18:00 local time. Customers should expect delays for sh...
Moderate
Lithuania
2018-04-10 13:18:00
55.64484
21.16
true
['hamburg']
true
false
Disabled container ship towed to Port of Klaipeda Industry sources reported on October 4 that container ship ‘Iduna’ was disabled in the Baltic Sea on October 2 on its way from Klaipeda, Lithuania, to Hamburg, Germany. As of October 4, a tug towed the vessel back towards Klaipeda where it is expected to arrive by 18:00...
2,018
4
15
industry source reported october 4 container ship ‘ iduna ’ disabled baltic sea october 2 way klaipeda lithuania hamburg germany october 4 tug towed vessel back towards klaipeda expected arrive 18:00 local time customer expect delay shipment loaded vessel
Maritime Accident
Accident
{}
2,598
UPDATE - South Africa: Municipal Workers protest strike action causing disruption across Durban
Updated reports confirm that the South African Municipal Workers' Union is currently engaged in protest strike action across Durban on Tuesday 30 April. Multiple routes are being blockaded, including the N3 at the Pavilion Interchange and after the M13 Exit (Paradise Valley) and a significant gathering is depicted at C...
Moderate
South Africa
2019-04-30 09:50:00
null
null
false
['durban']
true
false
UPDATE - South Africa: Municipal Workers protest strike action causing disruption across Durban Updated reports confirm that the South African Municipal Workers' Union is currently engaged in protest strike action across Durban on Tuesday 30 April. Multiple routes are being blockaded, including the N3 at the Pavilion I...
2,019
4
18
updated report confirm south african municipal worker union currently engaged protest strike action across durban tuesday 30 april multiple route blockaded including n3 pavilion interchange m13 exit paradise valley significant gathering depicted city hall disrupting dr pixley kaseme street
Protest / Riot, Roadway Closure / Disruption
Worker Strike
{}
2,832
UPDATE: Lack of equipment hampers operations at Port of Durban
Shipping sources on August 23 indicate that the lack of yard equipment in both terminal is said to be hampering operations.
Minor
South Africa
2019-08-22 13:49:00
null
null
true
['durban']
true
false
UPDATE: Lack of equipment hampers operations at Port of Durban Shipping sources on August 23 indicate that the lack of yard equipment in both terminal is said to be hampering operations.
2,019
8
34
shipping source august 23 indicate lack yard equipment terminal said hampering operation
Port Disruption
Administrative Issue
{}
3,534
Fog causes temporary suspension at DP World Southampton terminal
Industry sources report on January 21 that operations at DP World Southampton terminal have been suspended since 04.00 (local time) due to low visibility from the fog. Landside operations are working but as a precaution. The duration of the suspension are unknown.
Severe
United Kingdom
2020-01-21 07:37:00
50.91176
-1.45724
true
['southampton']
true
false
Fog causes temporary suspension at DP World Southampton terminal Industry sources report on January 21 that operations at DP World Southampton terminal have been suspended since 04.00 (local time) due to low visibility from the fog. Landside operations are working but as a precaution. The duration of the suspension are...
2,020
1
4
industry source report january 21 operation dp world southampton terminal suspended since 04.00 local time due low visibility fog landside operation working precaution duration suspension unknown
Port Closure
Weather
{}
3,026
Vessel swap port calls from Hong Kong to Chiwan to avoid congestion
Shipping sources report on November 1 reports that vessel, Megapolis 943E for AC1 service will swap port calls from Port of Hong Kong with Port of Chiwan to avoid concentrated vessel arrivals in Hong Kong.
Minor
China
2019-01-11 08:04:00
null
null
true
['hong kong']
true
false
Vessel swap port calls from Hong Kong to Chiwan to avoid congestion Shipping sources report on November 1 reports that vessel, Megapolis 943E for AC1 service will swap port calls from Port of Hong Kong with Port of Chiwan to avoid concentrated vessel arrivals in Hong Kong.
2,019
1
2
shipping source report november 1 report vessel megapolis 943e ac1 service swap port call port hong kong port chiwan avoid concentrated vessel arrival hong kong
Port Congestion
Administrative Issue
{}
3,862
OOCL blanks PCN1 service for week beginning October 3
Sources indicate that OOCL has blanked its Pacific China North 1 service (PCN1) for the week beginning on October 3. As a result, the following ports of call may be affected: Tianjin – Qingdao – Shanghai – Prince Rupert – Long Beach – Seattle – Tianjin.
Moderate
China
2020-10-09 19:51:00
null
null
false
['long beach', 'qingdao', 'shanghai', 'tianjin']
true
false
OOCL blanks PCN1 service for week beginning October 3 Sources indicate that OOCL has blanked its Pacific China North 1 service (PCN1) for the week beginning on October 3. As a result, the following ports of call may be affected: Tianjin – Qingdao – Shanghai – Prince Rupert – Long Beach – Seattle – Tianjin.
2,020
10
41
source indicate oocl blanked pacific china north 1 service pcn1 week beginning october 3. result following port call may affected tianjin – qingdao – shanghai – prince rupert – long beach – seattle – tianjin
Maritime Advisory
Administrative Issue
{}
1,416
Container ship suffers mechanical failure in Kafireas Strait, Greece
Media sources reported that a container ship, Ocean Promise suffered a mechanical failure in Kafireas Strait, Greece in Aegean Sea on the afternoon of March 21. The ship was reportedly en route from Port Algeciras, Spain to Port of Aliaga, Turkey. The mechanical failure caused the ship to go adrift. Updated sources on ...
Minor
Greece
2019-03-22 08:30:00
38.11485
24.58621
true
['algeciras', 'piraeus']
true
true
Container ship suffers mechanical failure in Kafireas Strait, Greece Media sources reported that a container ship, Ocean Promise suffered a mechanical failure in Kafireas Strait, Greece in Aegean Sea on the afternoon of March 21. The ship was reportedly en route from Port Algeciras, Spain to Port of Aliaga, Turkey. The...
2,019
3
12
medium source reported container ship ocean promise suffered mechanical failure kafireas strait greece aegean sea afternoon march 21. ship reportedly en route port algeciras spain port aliaga turkey mechanical failure caused ship go adrift updated source march 22 indicate ship anchored outer anchorage piraeus around 05...
Maritime Accident
Accident
{}
2,853
UPDATE: Operations resume at Port of Southampton following high winds
Shipping sources on March 14 indicate that high winds have impeded operations at container terminals in the Port of Southampton from 09:15 to 15:00 local time. Incoming vessels are likely to be delayed as a result.
Minor
United Kingdom
2019-03-14 12:56:00
null
null
true
['southampton']
true
true
UPDATE: Operations resume at Port of Southampton following high winds Shipping sources on March 14 indicate that high winds have impeded operations at container terminals in the Port of Southampton from 09:15 to 15:00 local time. Incoming vessels are likely to be delayed as a result.
2,019
3
11
shipping source march 14 indicate high wind impeded operation container terminal port southampton 09:15 15:00 local time incoming vessel likely delayed result
Port Disruption
Weather
{}
2,130
Product tanker goes missing in Java sea
Industry sources reported that the product tanker NAMSE BANGDZOD on Jan 7 was declared missing, by Indonesian Maritime Authorities, since Dec 28. Tanker with 11 crew, loaded with palm oil, left Sampit, southern Kalimantan, bound for Jakarta, exact date unknown. Contacts lost since Dec 28. The vessel is operated by Sura...
Severe
Indonesia
2019-08-01 20:39:00
-4.41978
110.86238
false
['jakarta', 'surabaya', 'surabaya']
true
false
Product tanker goes missing in Java sea Industry sources reported that the product tanker NAMSE BANGDZOD on Jan 7 was declared missing, by Indonesian Maritime Authorities, since Dec 28. Tanker with 11 crew, loaded with palm oil, left Sampit, southern Kalimantan, bound for Jakarta, exact date unknown. Contacts lost sinc...
2,019
8
31
industry source reported product tanker namse bangdzod jan 7 declared missing indonesian maritime authority since dec 28. tanker 11 crew loaded palm oil left sampit southern kalimantan bound jakarta exact date unknown contact lost since dec 28. vessel operated surabaya shipping line large-scale search across java sea y...
Maritime Accident
Accident
{}
4,286
The Mahati Infra Services chairman announced the resumption of work on fuel
The Mahati Infra Services chairman announced the resumption of work on fuel tank storage terminal as part of the Uganda Lake Victoria Fuel Transportation project at Bugiri Bukasa, to reduce the cost of crude oil transportation.
Minor
Kenya
2020-10-09 11:22:00
null
null
true
['victoria']
true
true
The Mahati Infra Services chairman announced the resumption of work on fuel The Mahati Infra Services chairman announced the resumption of work on fuel tank storage terminal as part of the Uganda Lake Victoria Fuel Transportation project at Bugiri Bukasa, to reduce the cost of crude oil transportation.
2,020
10
41
mahati infra service chairman announced resumption work fuel tank storage terminal part uganda lake victoria fuel transportation project bugiri bukasa reduce cost crude oil transportation
Miscellaneous Events, Political Info / Event
Administrative Issue
{}
3,261
Berthing time around 0.5 day at the Port of Xiamen
Updated shipping sources indicated on February 3 that an average berthing time at the Port of Xiamen is around 0.5 days. The situation will remain the same for the next 2-days.
Minor
China
2020-05-02 10:12:00
null
null
false
['xiamen']
true
false
Berthing time around 0.5 day at the Port of Xiamen Updated shipping sources indicated on February 3 that an average berthing time at the Port of Xiamen is around 0.5 days. The situation will remain the same for the next 2-days.
2,020
5
18
updated shipping source indicated february 3 average berthing time port xiamen around 0.5 day situation remain next 2-days
Port Congestion
Administrative Issue
{}
641
Tamil Nadu - Drinking water manufacturers have called off their strike. Incident closed.
Media sources report that drinking water manufacturers affiliated with the Greater Tamil Nadu Packaged Drinking Water Manufacturers Association (TPDWMA) union called off their strike across Tamil Nadu on Wednesday. The labor action was called to protest restrictions on the withdrawal of groundwater. Approximately 1,542...
Moderate
India
2018-10-16 20:51:00
13.05235
80.25194
false
['chennai']
true
true
Tamil Nadu - Drinking water manufacturers have called off their strike. Incident closed. Media sources report that drinking water manufacturers affiliated with the Greater Tamil Nadu Packaged Drinking Water Manufacturers Association (TPDWMA) union called off their strike across Tamil Nadu on Wednesday. The labor action...
2,018
10
42
medium source report drinking water manufacturer affiliated greater tamil nadu packaged drinking water manufacturer association tpdwma union called strike across tamil nadu wednesday labor action called protest restriction withdrawal groundwater approximately 1,542 water packaging unit across tamil nadu closed tuesday ...
Miscellaneous Strikes
Worker Strike
{}
3,816
Nationwide Juneteenth Actions Planned in Relation to Ongoing Use of Force Protests
Widespread protest activity is expected across the United States in relation to the upcoming Juneteenth holiday on Friday, June 19. Juneteenth commemorates the full emancipation of slaves in 1865. Generally, the holiday is celebrated with parades and celebrations; however, with ongoing use-of-force protests across the ...
Minor
United States
2020-06-18 00:35:00
null
null
false
['los angeles', 'new york']
true
true
Nationwide Juneteenth Actions Planned in Relation to Ongoing Use of Force Protests Widespread protest activity is expected across the United States in relation to the upcoming Juneteenth holiday on Friday, June 19. Juneteenth commemorates the full emancipation of slaves in 1865. Generally, the holiday is celebrated wit...
2,020
6
25
widespread protest activity expected across united state relation upcoming juneteenth holiday friday june 19. juneteenth commemorates full emancipation slave 1865. generally holiday celebrated parade celebration however ongoing use-of-force protest across united state many activist using holiday additional protest poli...
Protest / Riot, Miscellaneous Strikes, Maritime Advisory, Public Safety / Security
Worker Strike
{}
2,772
UPDATE: Average waiting times for vessels remain at 12-24 hours at Port of Ningbo on September 11
Shipping sources indicate on September 11 that waiting times for vessels calling at the Port of Ningbo remained at 12-24 hours on average. No change is likely within the next 3 days.
Minor
China
2019-03-09 10:02:00
null
null
false
['ningbo']
true
true
UPDATE: Average waiting times for vessels remain at 12-24 hours at Port of Ningbo on September 11 Shipping sources indicate on September 11 that waiting times for vessels calling at the Port of Ningbo remained at 12-24 hours on average. No change is likely within the next 3 days.
2,019
3
10
shipping source indicate september 11 waiting time vessel calling port ningbo remained 12-24 hour average change likely within next 3 day
Port Congestion
Administrative Issue
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2,071
Port of Los Angeles - 19 passengers were treated for illness on Norwegian Cruise. Incident closed.
Authorities responding to 19 passengers with an unspecified illness aboard a Norwegian Cruise Line ship in the Port of Los Angeles. The incident was reported on water before the ship arrived to the port. No further details were immediately reported. This incident is closed.
Moderate
United States
2019-01-12 14:54:00
33.72919
-118.26202
false
['los angeles']
true
false
Port of Los Angeles - 19 passengers were treated for illness on Norwegian Cruise. Incident closed. Authorities responding to 19 passengers with an unspecified illness aboard a Norwegian Cruise Line ship in the Port of Los Angeles. The incident was reported on water before the ship arrived to the port. No further detail...
2,019
1
2
authority responding 19 passenger unspecified illness aboard norwegian cruise line ship port los angeles incident reported water ship arrived port detail immediately reported incident closed
Public Health Advisory
Others
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1,767
Low visibility may shut down operations at the Port of Fuzhou
Shipping sources on January 10 indicate that low visibility in the area of Port of Fuzhou, China, may affect shipping and port operatoins between January 11 and 12. Customers should be mindful of the development and plan shipments accordingly.
Moderate
China
2019-10-01 15:52:00
26.02012
119.49421
false
['fuzhou']
true
true
Low visibility may shut down operations at the Port of Fuzhou Shipping sources on January 10 indicate that low visibility in the area of Port of Fuzhou, China, may affect shipping and port operatoins between January 11 and 12. Customers should be mindful of the development and plan shipments accordingly.
2,019
10
40
shipping source january 10 indicate low visibility area port fuzhou china may affect shipping port operatoins january 11 12. customer mindful development plan shipment accordingly
Port Disruption,Port Closure
Weather
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5,075
Customs intercepts 1,435 kilos of cocaine at Port of Rotterdam
Sources indicated on October 28 that customs have intercepted a shipment of 1,435 kilos of cocaine, with street value of around EUR 107 million, during inspections at the port of Rotterdam. According to sources, the cocaine was hidden in a container of cocoa originating from Colombia which arrived on October 27 and was...
Moderate
Netherlands
2020-10-29 10:30:00
null
null
true
['antwerp', 'rotterdam']
true
true
Customs intercepts 1,435 kilos of cocaine at Port of Rotterdam Sources indicated on October 28 that customs have intercepted a shipment of 1,435 kilos of cocaine, with street value of around EUR 107 million, during inspections at the port of Rotterdam. According to sources, the cocaine was hidden in a container of coco...
2,020
10
44
source indicated october 28 custom intercepted shipment 1,435 kilo cocaine street value around eur 107 million inspection port rotterdam according source cocaine hidden container cocoa originating colombia arrived october 27 destined company antwerp
Cargo Disruption
Terrorism
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3,843
Officer-involved shooting being investigated in the Old Port area of Montreal
Media reports have stated that a shooting incident is being investigated near the Quai de l'Horloge in the Old Port area of Montreal this morning (13 September). Officers were reportedly called to the location earlier in the evening following a noise complaint, with a suspect at the scene shooting at the police in resp...
Moderate
Canada
2020-09-13 10:05:00
45.50985
-73.54787
false
['montreal']
true
true
Officer-involved shooting being investigated in the Old Port area of Montreal Media reports have stated that a shooting incident is being investigated near the Quai de l'Horloge in the Old Port area of Montreal this morning (13 September). Officers were reportedly called to the location earlier in the evening following...
2,020
9
37
medium report stated shooting incident investigated near quai de l'horloge old port area montreal morning 13 september officer reportedly called location earlier evening following noise complaint suspect scene shooting police response suspect thereafter shot exchange gun fire along three others present vicinity police ...
Shooting
Terrorism
{}
280
Halt order on import and export-bound trucks at Pier 1 in Port of Durban
Local media sources indicate on November 1 that Transnet Port Terminals has advised distributors to hold back on the dispatching of all import and export trucks to Pier 1 Container Terminal until further notice. At present there are no indications as to the cause of this halt. Those shipping to the Port of Durban shoul...
Minor
South Africa
2018-01-11 13:38:00
-29.89334
31.0137
true
['durban']
true
true
Halt order on import and export-bound trucks at Pier 1 in Port of Durban Local media sources indicate on November 1 that Transnet Port Terminals has advised distributors to hold back on the dispatching of all import and export trucks to Pier 1 Container Terminal until further notice. At present there are no indications...
2,018
1
2
local medium source indicate november 1 transnet port terminal advised distributor hold back dispatching import export truck pier 1 container terminal notice present indication cause halt shipping port durban anticipate delay plan accordingly
Port Disruption
Administrative Issue
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5,452
Strong wind likely to affect Port of Dalian on November 21, 22
Shipping sources on November 20 report that strong wind is likely to affect port operations in Dalian, China from November 21 evening until November 22 afternoon. There is a high risk of port closure during the above mentioned times.
Minor
China
2020-11-20 16:36:00
38.99971
121.88657
false
['dalian']
true
false
Strong wind likely to affect Port of Dalian on November 21, 22 Shipping sources on November 20 report that strong wind is likely to affect port operations in Dalian, China from November 21 evening until November 22 afternoon. There is a high risk of port closure during the above mentioned times.
2,020
11
47
shipping source november 20 report strong wind likely affect port operation dalian china november 21 evening november 22 afternoon high risk port closure mentioned time
Port Disruption
Weather
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5,170
High Court of Justice appoints administrators to Melars Group Limited
Sources indicate on November 4 that the High Court of Justice has appointed liquidators to Melars Group Limited, on October 28. Melars Group Limited is a provider of maritime, railway, and combined logistics solutions for petrochemical products, crude oil, mineral fertilizers, and other commodities. The company is base...
Severe
Malta
2020-04-11 16:28:00
35.91353
14.50239
false
['malta']
true
true
High Court of Justice appoints administrators to Melars Group Limited Sources indicate on November 4 that the High Court of Justice has appointed liquidators to Melars Group Limited, on October 28. Melars Group Limited is a provider of maritime, railway, and combined logistics solutions for petrochemical products, crud...
2,020
4
15
source indicate november 4 high court justice appointed liquidator melars group limited october 28. melars group limited provider maritime railway combined logistics solution petrochemical product crude oil mineral fertilizer commodity company based sliema malta company number c 73465
Insolvency
Administrative Issue
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3,427
Dense fog affects inbound pilotage at Port of Ningbo from June 5
Shipping sources on June 8 indicate that an inbound pilotage service has been suspended from June 5 due to dense fog. No information was provided if the service has since resumed. Furthermore, further low visibility is expected in the area of the port from June 10 afternoon until the next day morning.
Moderate
China
2020-08-06 11:45:00
null
null
false
['ningbo']
true
true
Dense fog affects inbound pilotage at Port of Ningbo from June 5 Shipping sources on June 8 indicate that an inbound pilotage service has been suspended from June 5 due to dense fog. No information was provided if the service has since resumed. Furthermore, further low visibility is expected in the area of the port fro...
2,020
8
32
shipping source june 8 indicate inbound pilotage service suspended june 5 due dense fog information provided service since resumed furthermore low visibility expected area port june 10 afternoon next day morning
Port Disruption, Port Closure
Weather
{}
5,434
SKM rail services suspended between Gdansk Srodmiescie and Gdansk Shipyard stations
Polish sources are reporting that SKM rail services are currently suspended between Gdańsk Śródmieście and Gdańsk Shipyard stations. This is due to a derailed freight train at the Gdańsk Główny station. The disruption is expected to continue for several hours.
Minor
Poland
2020-06-11 09:49:00
54.34561
18.64481
false
['gdansk', 'gdańsk']
true
true
SKM rail services suspended between Gdansk Srodmiescie and Gdansk Shipyard stations Polish sources are reporting that SKM rail services are currently suspended between Gdańsk Śródmieście and Gdańsk Shipyard stations. This is due to a derailed freight train at the Gdańsk Główny station. The disruption is expected to con...
2,020
6
24
polish source reporting skm rail service currently suspended gdańsk śródmieście gdańsk shipyard station due derailed freight train gdańsk główny station disruption expected continue several hour
Train Accident / Derailment, Train Delays / Disruption
Accident
{}
4,438
UPDATE 1 - Emergency services contain fire at Access Bank branch in Lagos; investigation is ongoing
Latest media sources are reporting that the emergency services have contained a large fire which broke out earlier at an Access Bank branch, located along Adetokunbo Ademola Street in Victoria Island, Lagos. There have been no reports of casualties at this time; however, significant structural damage to the building ha...
Minor
Nigeria
2020-08-26 10:00:00
6.43018
3.43047
false
['victoria']
true
false
UPDATE 1 - Emergency services contain fire at Access Bank branch in Lagos; investigation is ongoing Latest media sources are reporting that the emergency services have contained a large fire which broke out earlier at an Access Bank branch, located along Adetokunbo Ademola Street in Victoria Island, Lagos. There have b...
2,020
8
35
latest medium source reporting emergency service contained large fire broke earlier access bank branch located along adetokunbo ademola street victoria island lagos report casualty time however significant structural damage building reported believed fire originated fuel tanker investigation likely ongoing scene residu...
Industrial Fire
Accident
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