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Police bust cargo theft ring near Guarulhos and Presidente Dutra Highway
Local media sources indicated on February 7 that police arrested 5 members of a cargo theft ring that was operating between Guarulhos, home of Brazil’s principal international airport, and Santos, Brazil’s principal seaport on February 7. The ring gained notoriety for operating along the Presidente Dutra and Ayrton Sen...
Minor
Brazil
2019-11-02 18:39:00
-23.43795
-46.43337
false
['santos']
true
true
Police bust cargo theft ring near Guarulhos and Presidente Dutra Highway Local media sources indicated on February 7 that police arrested 5 members of a cargo theft ring that was operating between Guarulhos, home of Brazil’s principal international airport, and Santos, Brazil’s principal seaport on February 7. The ring...
2,019
11
44
local medium source indicated february 7 police arrested 5 member cargo theft ring operating guarulhos home brazil ’ principal international airport santos brazil ’ principal seaport february 7. ring gained notoriety operating along presidente dutra ayrton senna highway also link rio de janeiro ring intercepted middle ...
Organized Crime, Cargo/Warehouse Theft
Terrorism
{}
1,560
Fuel disruption possible for duration of Xi visit to Macau
Portuguese-language media sources indicated on December 17 that fuel will be in short supply for the duration of the visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to the Macau Special Administrative Region from December 18 to 20. The industrial fuel association stated that supplies would be sufficient, yet those such as Luen Y...
Minor
Macau
2019-12-19 16:28:00
22.19716
113.53655
false
['macau']
true
false
Fuel disruption possible for duration of Xi visit to Macau Portuguese-language media sources indicated on December 17 that fuel will be in short supply for the duration of the visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to the Macau Special Administrative Region from December 18 to 20. The industrial fuel association stated ...
2,019
12
51
portuguese-language medium source indicated december 17 fuel short supply duration visit chinese president xi jinping macau special administrative region december 18 20. industrial fuel association stated supply would sufficient yet luen ying hong co. ltd stated firm experiencing difficulty supply activity visit led he...
Fuel Disruption
Administrative Issue
{}
3,412
Customs officials seize 242 kg of cocaine in containers at Port of Rotterdam
Dutch media sources on July 24 reported that customs officers working at the Port of Rotterdam found two different shipments concealing a total of 242 kilograms of cocaine, worth EUR 18 million (USD 21,15 million). Both shipments were discovered in containers, beginning with a batch of 30 kilograms found in a sea conta...
Moderate
Netherlands
2020-07-27 12:51:00
null
null
true
['rotterdam', 'santos']
true
true
Customs officials seize 242 kg of cocaine in containers at Port of Rotterdam Dutch media sources on July 24 reported that customs officers working at the Port of Rotterdam found two different shipments concealing a total of 242 kilograms of cocaine, worth EUR 18 million (USD 21,15 million). Both shipments were discover...
2,020
7
31
dutch medium source july 24 reported custom officer working port rotterdam found two different shipment concealing total 242 kilogram cocaine worth eur 18 million usd 21,15 million shipment discovered container beginning batch 30 kilogram found sea container filled pulp orange citrus product destined rotterdam company ...
Cargo Disruption
Terrorism
{}
4,095
SAR potentially in the path of Tropical Storm Nuri
Tropical Storm Nuri has passed over the Philippines on Friday, 12 June, and is currently tracking towards Hong Kong, Macao, and southern mainland China. Current forecasts suggest impact will be on or around 14 June, with wind speeds of up to 85km/h. The strength and direction of the storm are subject to change.
Minor
Macau
2020-12-06 14:40:00
22.19833
113.54777
false
['hong kong', 'macao']
true
false
SAR potentially in the path of Tropical Storm Nuri Tropical Storm Nuri has passed over the Philippines on Friday, 12 June, and is currently tracking towards Hong Kong, Macao, and southern mainland China. Current forecasts suggest impact will be on or around 14 June, with wind speeds of up to 85km/h. The strength and di...
2,020
12
49
tropical storm nuri passed philippine friday 12 june currently tracking towards hong kong macao southern mainland china current forecast suggest impact around 14 june wind speed 85km/h strength direction storm subject change
Weather Advisory
Weather
{}
5,120
Fire breaks out at Silence Urban Ecomobility factory in Molins de Rei
Sources indicate on November 5 that a fire broke out at the Silence electric motorcycle factory in the Municipality of Molins de Rei, near Barcelona, Spain. According to sources, the fire broke out shortly before 21:00 local time on November 4. The fire reportedly affected two of the company’s warehouses which are in d...
Moderate
Spain
2020-06-11 13:01:00
41.39801
2.03016
false
['barcelona']
true
false
Fire breaks out at Silence Urban Ecomobility factory in Molins de Rei Sources indicate on November 5 that a fire broke out at the Silence electric motorcycle factory in the Municipality of Molins de Rei, near Barcelona, Spain. According to sources, the fire broke out shortly before 21:00 local time on November 4. The f...
2,020
6
24
source indicate november 5 fire broke silence electric motorcycle factory municipality molins de rei near barcelona spain according source fire broke shortly 21:00 local time november 4. fire reportedly affected two company ’ warehouse danger collapse company since issued statement electric motorbike assembly line relo...
Industrial Fire
Accident
{}
4,513
UPDATE 1 - Port of Gwangyang closes due to strong wind from August 25
Updated shipping sources on August 26 report that strong winds associated with Typhoon Bavi have caused Port of Gwangyang to close. All vessels have reportedly been evacuated from berth before 18:00 lt on August 25. Strong winds are likely going to last until at least 12:00 local time on August 27.
Moderate
Republic of Korea
2020-08-25 12:08:00
34.90849
127.66822
false
['gwangyang']
true
true
UPDATE 1 - Port of Gwangyang closes due to strong wind from August 25 Updated shipping sources on August 26 report that strong winds associated with Typhoon Bavi have caused Port of Gwangyang to close. All vessels have reportedly been evacuated from berth before 18:00 lt on August 25. Strong winds are likely going to l...
2,020
8
35
updated shipping source august 26 report strong wind associated typhoon bavi caused port gwangyang close vessel reportedly evacuated berth 18:00 lt august 25. strong wind likely going last least 12:00 local time august 27
Port Closure
Weather
{}
3,344
Congestion reported at Pier 1 at the Port of Durban
Industry sources report on February 5 that the DCT Pier 1 at the Port of Durban, South Africa, is currently experiencing high traffic volumes. Operations have also reportedly been slowed down by the intermittent breakdowns of equipment. Officials are now re-allocating more equipment to landside to deal with the additio...
Minor
South Africa
2020-05-02 09:48:00
-29.88171
31.03424
false
['durban']
true
false
Congestion reported at Pier 1 at the Port of Durban Industry sources report on February 5 that the DCT Pier 1 at the Port of Durban, South Africa, is currently experiencing high traffic volumes. Operations have also reportedly been slowed down by the intermittent breakdowns of equipment. Officials are now re-allocating...
2,020
5
18
industry source report february 5 dct pier 1 port durban south africa currently experiencing high traffic volume operation also reportedly slowed intermittent breakdown equipment official re-allocating equipment landside deal additional influx truck processed first-in first-out basis
Port Disruption
Administrative Issue
{}
4,847
Vehicle accident blocking eastbound traffic along Jalan Kem in Port Klang
Local traffic reports indicate a vehicle accident has taken place along Jalan Kem in Port Klang. The collision is said to be blocking all eastbound lanes near the Pulau Indah Highway on-ramp. Alternative routes are limited, thus journeys in the area may be considerably delayed.
Moderate
Malaysia
2020-09-23 01:40:00
2.98659
101.40951
true
['port klang']
true
false
Vehicle accident blocking eastbound traffic along Jalan Kem in Port Klang Local traffic reports indicate a vehicle accident has taken place along Jalan Kem in Port Klang. The collision is said to be blocking all eastbound lanes near the Pulau Indah Highway on-ramp. Alternative routes are limited, thus journeys in the a...
2,020
9
39
local traffic report indicate vehicle accident taken place along jalan kem port klang collision said blocking eastbound lane near pulau indah highway on-ramp alternative route limited thus journey area may considerably delayed
Roadway Closure / Disruption, Vehicle Accident
Accident
{}
1,306
Cargo ship sank in East China Sea
Media sources reported that cargo ship, HUA XIA 68 loaded with cargo sand and gravel, experienced water ingress on the afternoon December 16 southwest of Nanji island, Wenzhou Province waters, East China Sea. The ship was en route from Fujian to Shanghai. 11 crew members were rescued. The ship later sank at 17.30 loca...
Minor
China
2019-12-18 01:47:00
30.51762
125.88823
false
['shanghai']
true
true
Cargo ship sank in East China Sea Media sources reported that cargo ship, HUA XIA 68 loaded with cargo sand and gravel, experienced water ingress on the afternoon December 16 southwest of Nanji island, Wenzhou Province waters, East China Sea. The ship was en route from Fujian to Shanghai. 11 crew members were rescued....
2,019
12
51
medium source reported cargo ship hua xia 68 loaded cargo sand gravel experienced water ingres afternoon december 16 southwest nanji island wenzhou province water east china sea ship en route fujian shanghai 11 crew member rescued ship later sank 17.30 local time day
Maritime Accident
Accident
{}
3,662
In the sea port of Santa Marta, anti-drug agency officers seized about one
In the sea port of Santa Marta, anti-drug agency officers seized about one tonne of marijuana worth around USD1.3m which was attempted to be smuggled into Antwerp, Belgium.
Minor
Colombia
2020-08-19 12:31:00
null
null
false
['antwerp']
true
false
In the sea port of Santa Marta, anti-drug agency officers seized about one In the sea port of Santa Marta, anti-drug agency officers seized about one tonne of marijuana worth around USD1.3m which was attempted to be smuggled into Antwerp, Belgium.
2,020
8
34
sea port santa marta anti-drug agency officer seized one tonne marijuana worth around usd1.3m attempted smuggled antwerp belgium
Maritime Advisory, Political Info / Event, Miscellaneous Events
Terrorism
{}
3,558
General cargo ship collided with lock’s gate at Kiel Canal in Brunsbuttel on May 17
Media sources reported that a general cargo ship, Rimini contacted the lock’s gate while entering Kiel Canal in Brunsbuttel on the evening of May 17. The impact damaged both the ship’s hull and the gate. RIMINI was berthed after exiting the lock in Brunsbuttel. The ship was en route from Rotterdam to Rostock with an ET...
Moderate
Germany
2020-05-20 06:12:00
53.89259
9.14627
false
['rotterdam']
true
false
General cargo ship collided with lock’s gate at Kiel Canal in Brunsbuttel on May 17 Media sources reported that a general cargo ship, Rimini contacted the lock’s gate while entering Kiel Canal in Brunsbuttel on the evening of May 17. The impact damaged both the ship’s hull and the gate. RIMINI was berthed after exiting...
2,020
5
21
medium source reported general cargo ship rimini contacted lock ’ gate entering kiel canal brunsbuttel evening may 17. impact damaged ship ’ hull gate rimini berthed exiting lock brunsbuttel ship en route rotterdam rostock eta may 19
Maritime Accident
Accident
{}
2,857
UPDATE: Pakistan partially closes 3 international routes over Karachi until August 31; India threatens to block ships bound for Karachi Port in retaliation
Updated media reports indicate on August 28 that Pakistan has closed three aviation routes over Karachi from August 28-31, according to the country’s civil aviation authority, after a senior Pakistani minister stated a day earlier that the government was contemplating a complete ban on Indian flights using the country’...
Severe
Afghanistan
2019-08-28 02:37:00
33.84225
65.68007
false
['karachi']
true
false
UPDATE: Pakistan partially closes 3 international routes over Karachi until August 31; India threatens to block ships bound for Karachi Port in retaliation Updated media reports indicate on August 28 that Pakistan has closed three aviation routes over Karachi from August 28-31, according to the country’s civil aviation...
2,019
8
35
updated medium report indicate august 28 pakistan closed three aviation route karachi august 28-31 according country ’ civil aviation authority senior pakistani minister stated day earlier government contemplating complete ban indian flight using country ’ airspace four-day ban reportedly expire september 1. pilot prov...
Aviation Advisory,Ground Transportation Advisory
Administrative Issue
{}
654
Three vessels collide on Yangtze River near Nanjing
Industry sources indicate on August 16 that the bulk carrier Hua Run Dian Li 8 collieded with the Ning Hua 501 and a small vessel named Phoenix on the Yangtze River before crashing into the dock at 7:40PM on August 13 after a wide angle turn on the 302nd km of the river. No injuries were reported, and the Hua Run Dian ...
Minor
China
2018-08-16 19:43:00
32.18885
118.98045
false
['nanjing']
true
false
Three vessels collide on Yangtze River near Nanjing Industry sources indicate on August 16 that the bulk carrier Hua Run Dian Li 8 collieded with the Ning Hua 501 and a small vessel named Phoenix on the Yangtze River before crashing into the dock at 7:40PM on August 13 after a wide angle turn on the 302nd km of the riv...
2,018
8
33
industry source indicate august 16 bulk carrier hua run dian li 8 collieded ning hua 501 small vessel named phoenix yangtze river crashing dock 7:40pm august 13 wide angle turn 302nd km river injury reported hua run dian li 8 berthed nanjing august 15. vessel operation mindful maritime safety risk prepare accordingly
Maritime Accident
Accident
{}
4,659
UPDATE 2 - Joint Administrative Order issued to alleviate congestion at Port of Manila
Updated sources on April 3 indicate that a Joint Administrative Order (20-01) has been issued to alleviate severe congestion at the Port of Manila. Sources indicate that Luzon ports remain operational and that the SBITC (Subic Bay International Container Terminal) has confirmed that it can accommodate cargo overflow. T...
Severe
Philippines
2020-03-30 13:03:00
null
null
true
['manila']
true
false
UPDATE 2 - Joint Administrative Order issued to alleviate congestion at Port of Manila Updated sources on April 3 indicate that a Joint Administrative Order (20-01) has been issued to alleviate severe congestion at the Port of Manila. Sources indicate that Luzon ports remain operational and that the SBITC (Subic Bay In...
2,020
3
14
updated source april 3 indicate joint administrative order 20-01 issued alleviate severe congestion port manila source indicate luzon port remain operational sbitc subic bay international container terminal confirmed accommodate cargo overflow measure detailed follows importer consignee directed effect immediate withdr...
Port Congestion
Administrative Issue
{}
3,631
High winds temporarily disrupt services at DP World Southampton Terminal
Industry sources reported on February 29 that services at the DP World Southampton Terminal in the UK were temporarily disrupted due to high winds on February 28 and February 29. Shipside operations were suspended from 23:15 local time on February 28, while landside operations were suspended from 03:45 on February 29. ...
Minor
United Kingdom
2020-02-03 17:13:00
50.91
-1.46
true
['southampton']
true
true
High winds temporarily disrupt services at DP World Southampton Terminal Industry sources reported on February 29 that services at the DP World Southampton Terminal in the UK were temporarily disrupted due to high winds on February 28 and February 29. Shipside operations were suspended from 23:15 local time on February...
2,020
2
6
industry source reported february 29 service dp world southampton terminal uk temporarily disrupted due high wind february 28 february 29. shipside operation suspended 23:15 local time february 28 landside operation suspended 03:45 february 29. temporarily resumed operation around 09:00 february 29 shipside operation s...
Port Disruption
Weather
{}
5,053
Colombo port workers protest against sale of East Container Terminal
Media sources indicate that port workers at the Port of Colombo held a protest on December 16 to demonstrate against the sale of the East Container Terminal (ECT). The Liberated Port Workers’ Union, the All Ceylon General Port Employee Union, Niroshan Gorakanage, and the Progressive Trade Union on Commerce, Industry, ...
Moderate
Sri Lanka
2020-12-18 18:06:00
6.94806
79.83984
true
['colombo']
true
false
Colombo port workers protest against sale of East Container Terminal Media sources indicate that port workers at the Port of Colombo held a protest on December 16 to demonstrate against the sale of the East Container Terminal (ECT). The Liberated Port Workers’ Union, the All Ceylon General Port Employee Union, Nirosha...
2,020
12
51
medium source indicate port worker port colombo held protest december 16 demonstrate sale east container terminal ect liberated port worker ’ union ceylon general port employee union niroshan gorakanage progressive trade union commerce industry service participated protest
Port Strike
Worker Strike
{}
3,477
Fire breaks out at factory in Port Said industrial area
Arabic-language media sources indicate on February 20 that a fire broke out at a factory producing foam products, in the industrial area of Port Said, Egypt, on the morning of February 20. According to sources, the fire was due to short-circuit in a nearby warehouse, which has completely burned down. The fire spread to...
Moderate
Egypt
2020-02-20 10:37:00
31.20884
32.29546
false
['port said']
true
false
Fire breaks out at factory in Port Said industrial area Arabic-language media sources indicate on February 20 that a fire broke out at a factory producing foam products, in the industrial area of Port Said, Egypt, on the morning of February 20. According to sources, the fire was due to short-circuit in a nearby warehou...
2,020
2
8
arabic-language medium source indicate february 20 fire broke factory producing foam product industrial area port said egypt morning february 20. according source fire due short-circuit nearby warehouse completely burned fire spread part factory damaged two machine detail disclosed affected business
Industrial Fire
Accident
{}
2,091
Port of San Antonio - Port operations resumed for all vessels after fog cleared. Incident closed.
Multiple sources report that operations at the Port of San Antonio have resumed for all types of vessels after dense fog cleared the area. Expect possible residual disruptions as port operations continue to normalize. This incident is closed.
Moderate
Chile
2019-03-30 15:05:00
-33.59575
-71.62111
false
['san antonio']
true
false
Port of San Antonio - Port operations resumed for all vessels after fog cleared. Incident closed. Multiple sources report that operations at the Port of San Antonio have resumed for all types of vessels after dense fog cleared the area. Expect possible residual disruptions as port operations continue to normalize. This...
2,019
3
13
multiple source report operation port san antonio resumed type vessel dense fog cleared area expect possible residual disruption port operation continue normalize incident closed
Maritime Advisory
Weather
{}
5,707
US Embassy Issued a Health Alert on New Restrictions Under Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO)
On Friday, the US Embassy in Kuala Lumpur issued the following Health Alert: “Event: COVID-19 Location: Malaysia On August 28, 2020, the Prime Minister announced an extension of the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO) through December 31, 2020. Under the RMCO, some restrictions were lifted, including the r...
Moderate
Malaysia
2020-09-10 22:07:00
null
null
true
['port klang']
true
false
US Embassy Issued a Health Alert on New Restrictions Under Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO) On Friday, the US Embassy in Kuala Lumpur issued the following Health Alert: “Event: COVID-19 Location: Malaysia On August 28, 2020, the Prime Minister announced an extension of the Recovery Movement Control Order...
2,020
9
37
friday u embassy kuala lumpur issued following health alert “ event covid-19 location malaysia august 28 2020 prime minister announced extension recovery movement control order rmco december 31 2020. rmco restriction lifted including requirement obtain police permit embassy letter interstate travel malaysian ministry d...
Public Health Advisory, Security Advisory
Administrative Issue
{}
5,363
Port of Santos partially closes chemical terminal for renovation for 8 months
Media sources reported on September 30 that the Port of Santos partially closed its chemical terminals for renovation for the next 8 months. This decision had come as a surprise to the chemical sector, which saw a momentary risk of shortages from the decision and tried to negotiate to postpone the renovations. The chem...
Moderate
Brazil
2020-01-10 20:29:00
-23.95117
-46.31211
true
['santos']
true
false
Port of Santos partially closes chemical terminal for renovation for 8 months Media sources reported on September 30 that the Port of Santos partially closed its chemical terminals for renovation for the next 8 months. This decision had come as a surprise to the chemical sector, which saw a momentary risk of shortages ...
2,020
1
2
medium source reported september 30 port santos partially closed chemical terminal renovation next 8 month decision come surprise chemical sector saw momentary risk shortage decision tried negotiate postpone renovation chemical company say may shortage problem sector depended port logistics network operating capacity l...
Port Closure, Port Disruption
Administrative Issue
{}
4,820
UPDATE 8 - Average waiting times at Port of Durban remain between 1-3 days
Updated shipping sources on October 27 report that the average waiting times at the Port of Durban remained at similar levels to last week. Waiting time at Pier 1 stands at 1 day, while waiting times at Pier 2 are currently 0 days, and at Durban Point Terminal remain at 3 days.
Moderate
South Africa
2020-09-16 15:02:00
null
null
true
['durban']
true
false
UPDATE 8 - Average waiting times at Port of Durban remain between 1-3 days Updated shipping sources on October 27 report that the average waiting times at the Port of Durban remained at similar levels to last week. Waiting time at Pier 1 stands at 1 day, while waiting times at Pier 2 are currently 0 days, and at Durban...
2,020
9
38
updated shipping source october 27 report average waiting time port durban remained similar level last week waiting time pier 1 stand 1 day waiting time pier 2 currently 0 day durban point terminal remain 3 day
Port Congestion
Administrative Issue
{}
1,808
Medicines worth CNY 200,000 stolen on Guanghe Expressway in Guangzhou
Media sources indicated on September 12 that twenty one boxes of medicines worth more than CNY 200,000 (USD 27,978; EUR 25,609) were reportedly stolen after thieves reportedly cut open the top of the truck. The cargo theft was first discovered on June 19 when the truck driver which transports goods from Guangzhou to ot...
Moderate
China
2019-02-10 07:48:00
23.4615
113.9104
false
['guangzhou']
true
false
Medicines worth CNY 200,000 stolen on Guanghe Expressway in Guangzhou Media sources indicated on September 12 that twenty one boxes of medicines worth more than CNY 200,000 (USD 27,978; EUR 25,609) were reportedly stolen after thieves reportedly cut open the top of the truck. The cargo theft was first discovered on Jun...
2,019
2
6
medium source indicated september 12 twenty one box medicine worth cny 200,000 usd 27,978 eur 25,609 reportedly stolen thief reportedly cut open top truck cargo theft first discovered june 19 truck driver transport good guangzhou province discovered good disappeared suspect since arrested case remains investigation
Cargo/Warehouse Theft
Terrorism
{}
4,435
UPDATE 1 - DP World Fremantle reports industrial action
Shipping sources on September 14 report that industrial action is underway at DP World's Fremantle Terminal as of September 14. This action is anticipated to visibly halt and disrupt supply movement at the Port.
Moderate
Australia
2020-09-14 21:18:00
null
null
true
['fremantle']
true
false
UPDATE 1 - DP World Fremantle reports industrial action Shipping sources on September 14 report that industrial action is underway at DP World's Fremantle Terminal as of September 14. This action is anticipated to visibly halt and disrupt supply movement at the Port.
2,020
9
38
shipping source september 14 report industrial action underway dp world 's fremantle terminal september 14. action anticipated visibly halt disrupt supply movement port
Port Strike
Worker Strike
{}
550
Several roads blocked across Costa Rica today amid general strike call
Local media source reported that several points of the country suffered blockades due to the numerous trade unions and groups of workers who joined the call for a national strike against the fiscal plan: -The step behind the municipality of San José was blocked this morning. -The southern side of the Legislative Assemb...
Moderate
Costa Rica
2018-10-09 21:37:00
10
-84
false
['colón']
true
true
Several roads blocked across Costa Rica today amid general strike call Local media source reported that several points of the country suffered blockades due to the numerous trade unions and groups of workers who joined the call for a national strike against the fiscal plan: -The step behind the municipality of San José...
2,018
10
41
local medium source reported several point country suffered blockade due numerous trade union group worker joined call national strike fiscal plan -the step behind municipality san josé blocked morning -the southern side legislative assembly also closed around 11 morning around venue full demonstrator -in el higuerón p...
Roadway Closure / Disruption,General Strike
Worker Strike
{}
2,411
Three tanker rail cars derail in Hathazari Upazila
Local media sources indicate on April 30 that three tanker rail cars in a freight train derailed on a bridge near Hathazari Upazila in the Chittagong district at 2:40 PM on April 29, with one of the three cars spilling into the Halda River. The 3 cars, full of a total of 73,500 liters of furnace oil, were en route to a...
Moderate
Bangladesh
2019-04-30 15:41:00
22.5164
91.80185
false
['chittagong']
true
false
Three tanker rail cars derail in Hathazari Upazila Local media sources indicate on April 30 that three tanker rail cars in a freight train derailed on a bridge near Hathazari Upazila in the Chittagong district at 2:40 PM on April 29, with one of the three cars spilling into the Halda River. The 3 cars, full of a total ...
2,019
4
18
local medium source indicate april 30 three tanker rail car freight train derailed bridge near hathazari upazila chittagong district 2:40 pm april 29 one three car spilling halda river 3 car full total 73,500 liter furnace oil en route nearby powerplant accident occurred first responder claim spill contained operation ...
Train Accident / Derailment, Chemical Spill
Accident
{}
3,463
Employee engagement disrupts operations at the Port of Durban
Industry sources report on July 2 that an employee engagement temporarily disrupted landside operations at DCT Pier 2 at the Port of Durban, South Africa, from 13:30 to 14:45 local time on July 2.
Minor
South Africa
2020-02-07 15:12:00
null
null
false
['durban']
true
false
Employee engagement disrupts operations at the Port of Durban Industry sources report on July 2 that an employee engagement temporarily disrupted landside operations at DCT Pier 2 at the Port of Durban, South Africa, from 13:30 to 14:45 local time on July 2.
2,020
2
6
industry source report july 2 employee engagement temporarily disrupted landside operation dct pier 2 port durban south africa 13:30 14:45 local time july 2
Port Disruption
Worker Strike
{}
403
Navigation restriction in place at Port of Santos
Local sources indicated that restriction for vessels’ navigation are currently in place at Port of Santos for unspecified reasons. The restrictions are likely to cause vessels’ delays and congestions. Customers with shipment interests to the port are advised to liaise with local carriers to understand the measures in ...
Moderate
Brazil
2018-08-14 05:45:00
-23.928
-46.33839
false
['santos']
true
false
Navigation restriction in place at Port of Santos Local sources indicated that restriction for vessels’ navigation are currently in place at Port of Santos for unspecified reasons. The restrictions are likely to cause vessels’ delays and congestions. Customers with shipment interests to the port are advised to liaise ...
2,018
8
33
local source indicated restriction vessel ’ navigation currently place port santos unspecified reason restriction likely cause vessel ’ delay congestion customer shipment interest port advised liaise local carrier understand measure place
Port Disruption, Cargo Disruption, Maritime Advisory
Administrative Issue
{}
2,913
UPDATE: Strong winds likely to affect operations at Port of Durban
Industry sources on August 20 indicate that strong winds are forecast in the area of Port of Durban in South Africa, from the afternoon on August 21 until the late afternoon of August 22, which may affect port operations. Previous sources reported that operations have resumed on August 19 following severe winds, while ...
Moderate
South Africa
2019-08-19 05:33:00
-29.884
31.01764
false
['durban']
true
true
UPDATE: Strong winds likely to affect operations at Port of Durban Industry sources on August 20 indicate that strong winds are forecast in the area of Port of Durban in South Africa, from the afternoon on August 21 until the late afternoon of August 22, which may affect port operations. Previous sources reported that ...
2,019
8
34
industry source august 20 indicate strong wind forecast area port durban south africa afternoon august 21 late afternoon august 22 may affect port operation previous source reported operation resumed august 19 following severe wind waterside operation remained standby due strong wind
Port Disruption
Weather
{}
4,499
UPDATE 1 - Pier 2 container terminal resumes operations following wind disruption
Updated media sources reported that Pier 2 container terminal at the waterside operations resumed at 06.20 local time on February 6 while landside and rail resumed at 06.00 on the same day. Pier 1 operations also faced similar disruptions at the Port of Durban but have since resumed operations.
Moderate
South Africa
2020-06-02 05:10:00
null
null
true
['durban']
true
false
UPDATE 1 - Pier 2 container terminal resumes operations following wind disruption Updated media sources reported that Pier 2 container terminal at the waterside operations resumed at 06.20 local time on February 6 while landside and rail resumed at 06.00 on the same day. Pier 1 operations also faced similar disruptions...
2,020
6
23
updated medium source reported pier 2 container terminal waterside operation resumed 06.20 local time february 6 landside rail resumed 06.00 day pier 1 operation also faced similar disruption port durban since resumed operation
Port Disruption
Weather
{}
5,043
China suspends Australian timber imports from New South Wales and Western Australia
Media sources indicated on December 25 that China has suspended timber imports from Australia’s New South Wales and Western Australia after local customs officers claimed to find pests cargoes from those states, according to China’s General Administration of Customs (GAC). The announcement comes after Chinese authoriti...
Minor
China
2020-12-28 10:14:00
null
null
false
['victoria']
true
true
China suspends Australian timber imports from New South Wales and Western Australia Media sources indicated on December 25 that China has suspended timber imports from Australia’s New South Wales and Western Australia after local customs officers claimed to find pests cargoes from those states, according to China’s Gen...
2,020
12
53
medium source indicated december 25 china suspended timber import australia ’ new south wale western australia local custom officer claimed find pest cargo state according china ’ general administration custom gac announcement come chinese authority suspended timber shipment australian state including victoria queensla...
Trade Restrictions
Administrative Issue
{}
341
Karachi Transport workers a conducted a strike over fuel shortages. Incident closed.
Workers with the Karachi Transport Ittehad (KTI) observed a multi-week strike across Karachi in late December, 2018, in response to a fuel shortage. Following significant disruptions to public transportation services in Karachi at the outset, complications gradually abated. During the strike, the few bus services that ...
Moderate
Pakistan
2018-12-14 15:26:00
24.85523
67.02636
false
['karachi']
true
true
Karachi Transport workers a conducted a strike over fuel shortages. Incident closed. Workers with the Karachi Transport Ittehad (KTI) observed a multi-week strike across Karachi in late December, 2018, in response to a fuel shortage. Following significant disruptions to public transportation services in Karachi at th...
2,018
12
50
worker karachi transport ittehad kti observed multi-week strike across karachi late december 2018 response fuel shortage following significant disruption public transportation service karachi outset complication gradually abated strike bus service operational allegedly charged exorbitant fee associated protest took pla...
Miscellaneous Strikes
Worker Strike
{}
2,369
Strong winds may disrupt operations at Port of Taipei
Media sources reported that the Port of Taipei may experience strong winds from the morning of December 5 until the evening of December 7.
Minor
Taiwan
2019-05-12 06:44:00
25.16421
121.3862
false
['taipei']
true
true
Strong winds may disrupt operations at Port of Taipei Media sources reported that the Port of Taipei may experience strong winds from the morning of December 5 until the evening of December 7.
2,019
5
19
medium source reported port taipei may experience strong wind morning december 5 evening december 7
Port Disruption
Weather
{}
194
Container vessel reportedly arrested in Sfax, Tunisia
Industry sources reported on September, 20 that container ship ALEXANDER MAERSK was arrested in Sfax, Tunisia. The ship docked at Sfax on Sep 8, on arrival from Malta. No other information available. In recent months, the ship called Sfax twice, first call in August also being unusually long, lasting 9 days.
Moderate
Tunisia
2018-09-20 22:10:00
34.72771
10.76401
true
['malta']
true
true
Container vessel reportedly arrested in Sfax, Tunisia Industry sources reported on September, 20 that container ship ALEXANDER MAERSK was arrested in Sfax, Tunisia. The ship docked at Sfax on Sep 8, on arrival from Malta. No other information available. In recent months, the ship called Sfax twice, first call in August...
2,018
9
38
industry source reported september 20 container ship alexander maersk arrested sfax tunisia ship docked sfax sep 8 arrival malta information available recent month ship called sfax twice first call august also unusually long lasting 9 day
Maritime Advisory
Administrative Issue
{}
5,721
Vessel delays increase to 2-3 days at Port of Melbourne - UPDATE 21
On July 6, industry sources indicate that vessel delays at the Port of Melbourne have increased as follows: vessels arriving off window as well as on-time vessels face 2-3 days of waiting time on average.
Moderate
Australia
2020-12-17 18:59:00
-37.81
144.91
false
['melbourne']
true
true
Vessel delays increase to 2-3 days at Port of Melbourne - UPDATE 21 On July 6, industry sources indicate that vessel delays at the Port of Melbourne have increased as follows: vessels arriving off window as well as on-time vessels face 2-3 days of waiting time on average.
2,020
12
51
july 6 industry source indicate vessel delay port melbourne increased follows vessel arriving window well on-time vessel face 2-3 day waiting time average
Port Congestion
Administrative Issue
{}
2,456
Two barges stolen at Tanjung Kupang Port in Malaysia
On January 17, local media sources reported that on January 13, 2 barges worth 45 million Ringgit (10,940,000 USD OR 9,590,000 EUR) were stolen by a member of the crew on duty and their unaffiliated accomplices. There was no cargo on board at the time. The vessels were associated with a Chinese mining company and were ...
Severe
Malaysia
2019-01-25 22:49:00
1.33267
103.55888
false
['johor']
true
true
Two barges stolen at Tanjung Kupang Port in Malaysia On January 17, local media sources reported that on January 13, 2 barges worth 45 million Ringgit (10,940,000 USD OR 9,590,000 EUR) were stolen by a member of the crew on duty and their unaffiliated accomplices. There was no cargo on board at the time. The vessels we...
2,019
1
4
january 17 local medium source reported january 13 2 barge worth 45 million ringgit 10,940,000 usd 9,590,000 eur stolen member crew duty unaffiliated accomplice cargo board time vessel associated chinese mining company berthed near gelang patah forest city site medium source reported vessel lease although clear lease m...
Robbery, Cargo/Warehouse Theft
Terrorism
{}
1,338
Charleston Container terminals open on February 18
Shipping sources indicated that truck gates at Charleston container terminals will be open on February 18 from 06:00 to 18:00 (local time) although no reefer gates will be available. Moreover, gates at Charleston’s Columbus Street, Union Pier and Veterans Terminals will also be closed on the day. Breakbulk operations a...
Moderate
United States
2019-02-15 06:54:00
32.90433
-79.96472
true
['charleston']
true
false
Charleston Container terminals open on February 18 Shipping sources indicated that truck gates at Charleston container terminals will be open on February 18 from 06:00 to 18:00 (local time) although no reefer gates will be available. Moreover, gates at Charleston’s Columbus Street, Union Pier and Veterans Terminals wil...
2,019
2
7
shipping source indicated truck gate charleston container terminal open february 18 06:00 18:00 local time although reefer gate available moreover gate charleston ’ columbus street union pier veteran terminal also closed day breakbulk operation wando welch terminal warehouse north charleston terminal also closed nevert...
Maritime Advisory
Administrative Issue
{}
2,889
UPDATE: Port of Tokyo to stop work from April 30 until May 6
Updated sources indicate that due to Golden Week holiday period (April 27- May 6), Port of Tokyo will stop work from April 30 until May 6 and will resume on the next day. Customers with shipments are advised to contact local carriers for blank sailing schedules.
Severe
Japan
2019-02-04 10:28:00
null
null
false
['tokyo']
true
false
UPDATE: Port of Tokyo to stop work from April 30 until May 6 Updated sources indicate that due to Golden Week holiday period (April 27- May 6), Port of Tokyo will stop work from April 30 until May 6 and will resume on the next day. Customers with shipments are advised to contact local carriers for blank sailing schedul...
2,019
2
6
updated source indicate due golden week holiday period april 27- may 6 port tokyo stop work april 30 may 6 resume next day customer shipment advised contact local carrier blank sailing schedule
Port Closure,Port Disruption
Administrative Issue
{}
2,023
Port call to Mundra delayed due to vessels’ operational issues
Industry sources reported on December 11 that vessel MSC Branka IT949R is experiencing operational constraints, thus its port calls to Mundra and Nhava Sheva have been severely delayed. The newly updated port call to Port of Mundra is on December 13 in the morning while Port of Nhava Sheva’s arrival time is on December...
Minor
India
2019-11-12 10:24:00
22.74551
69.70081
true
['nhava sheva', 'mundra']
true
false
Port call to Mundra delayed due to vessels’ operational issues Industry sources reported on December 11 that vessel MSC Branka IT949R is experiencing operational constraints, thus its port calls to Mundra and Nhava Sheva have been severely delayed. The newly updated port call to Port of Mundra is on December 13 in the ...
2,019
11
46
industry source reported december 11 vessel msc branka it949r experiencing operational constraint thus port call mundra nhava sheva severely delayed newly updated port call port mundra december 13 morning port nhava sheva ’ arrival time december 16 morning
Cargo Disruption
Administrative Issue
{}
1,272
Canada: Container crane falls onto cargo ship at GCT Vanterm terminal, in Vancouver, British Columbia
Local sources state that a container crane has collapsed onto a cargo ship at the GCT Vanterm terminal in Vancouver. There have been no reports of injuries and it is unclear if cargo activities have been impacted at the port.
Minor
Canada
2019-01-28 18:25:00
49.28562
-123.07459
true
['vancouver']
true
true
Canada: Container crane falls onto cargo ship at GCT Vanterm terminal, in Vancouver, British Columbia Local sources state that a container crane has collapsed onto a cargo ship at the GCT Vanterm terminal in Vancouver. There have been no reports of injuries and it is unclear if cargo activities have been impacted at th...
2,019
1
5
local source state container crane collapsed onto cargo ship gct vanterm terminal vancouver report injury unclear cargo activity impacted port
Maritime Accident
Accident
{}
1,441
Customs authorities intercept misdeclared shipments containing electronic wastes from South Korea
Media sources indicate on November 26 that the Bureau of Customs (BOC) has intercepted misdeclared shipments containing assorted electronic wastes used in television and electric parts from South Korea at the Manila International Container Port (MICP). The shipment consigned to Vision Restore and Equipment Corporation ...
Moderate
Philippines
2019-11-26 10:04:00
14.51779
121.00062
true
['manila']
true
true
Customs authorities intercept misdeclared shipments containing electronic wastes from South Korea Media sources indicate on November 26 that the Bureau of Customs (BOC) has intercepted misdeclared shipments containing assorted electronic wastes used in television and electric parts from South Korea at the Manila Intern...
2,019
11
48
medium source indicate november 26 bureau custom boc intercepted misdeclared shipment containing assorted electronic waste used television electric part south korea manila international container port micp shipment consigned vision restore equipment corporation arrived micp november 6. boc issued alert order november 1...
Cargo Disruption
Administrative Issue
{}
4,545
UPDATE 1 - Severe winds continue to disrupt pier 2 container terminal at Port of Durban
Updated media sources report the waterside at DCT Pier 2 is on standby from 04.50 local time on March 26 due to high winds. Several berths were facing intermittent disruptions early in the morning.
Moderate
South Africa
2020-03-26 06:07:00
-29.88394
31.01765
true
['durban']
true
false
UPDATE 1 - Severe winds continue to disrupt pier 2 container terminal at Port of Durban Updated media sources report the waterside at DCT Pier 2 is on standby from 04.50 local time on March 26 due to high winds. Several berths were facing intermittent disruptions early in the morning.
2,020
3
13
updated medium source report waterside dct pier 2 standby 04.50 local time march 26 due high wind several berth facing intermittent disruption early morning
Port Disruption
Weather
{}
5,084
Disruption to rail services occurring at Crewe station
Disruption to rail services is currently occurring at Crewe station. Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, London Northwestern Railway, Northern and Transport for Wales journeys are being cancelled or delayed, due to a points failure. The situation is not expected to normalise until 12:00 local time.
Minor
United Kingdom
2020-11-22 11:04:00
53.08954
-2.43356
false
['london']
true
true
Disruption to rail services occurring at Crewe station Disruption to rail services is currently occurring at Crewe station. Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, London Northwestern Railway, Northern and Transport for Wales journeys are being cancelled or delayed, due to a points failure. The situatio...
2,020
11
47
disruption rail service currently occurring crewe station avanti west coast crosscountry east midland railway london northwestern railway northern transport wale journey cancelled delayed due point failure situation expected normalise 12:00 local time
Train Delays / Disruption
Administrative Issue
{}
5,613
UPDATE 1 - Mainland China’s participation in naval base upgrade supports military, commercial interests in Cambodia and South China Sea
Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister Aun Pornmoniroth on 14 November again denied allegations that the government had granted mainland China exclusive rights to use its Ream Naval Base near Sihanoukville on the Gulf of Thailand. He was responding to a report from the US-based think tank, the Center for Strategic and Interna...
Minor
Cambodia
2020-11-19 10:24:00
null
null
false
['sihanoukville', 'singapore']
true
false
UPDATE 1 - Mainland China’s participation in naval base upgrade supports military, commercial interests in Cambodia and South China Sea Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister Aun Pornmoniroth on 14 November again denied allegations that the government had granted mainland China exclusive rights to use its Ream Naval Base near...
2,020
11
47
cambodian deputy prime minister aun pornmoniroth 14 november denied allegation government granted mainland china exclusive right use ream naval base near sihanoukville gulf thailand responding report us-based think tank center strategic international study 9 november claiming cambodia demolished us-funded facility base...
Outbreak Of War
Human Error
{}
3,959
Port of Hong Kong’s container terminals at the center of new Covid-19 outbreak
On August 17, a new wave of the Covid-19 outbreak has hit Hong Kong with nearly half of the latest cases coming from the city’s Kwai Tsing Container Terminals. The Centre for Health Protection reported that Hong Kong recorded 74 new Covid-19 infections on Sunday, reversing the recent downward trend in cases. There are ...
Moderate
Hong Kong
2020-08-17 12:57:00
22.3508
114.12251
true
['hong kong']
true
false
Port of Hong Kong’s container terminals at the center of new Covid-19 outbreak On August 17, a new wave of the Covid-19 outbreak has hit Hong Kong with nearly half of the latest cases coming from the city’s Kwai Tsing Container Terminals. The Centre for Health Protection reported that Hong Kong recorded 74 new Covid-19...
2,020
8
34
august 17 new wave covid-19 outbreak hit hong kong nearly half latest case coming city ’ kwai tsing container terminal centre health protection reported hong kong recorded 74 new covid-19 infection sunday reversing recent downward trend case 34 case linked cluster kwai tsing container terminal 33 patient work company c...
Port Disruption, Outbreak of disease
Administrative Issue
{}
2,721
UPDATE 6 - Strike called off after agreement reached
Updated industry sources indicate on January 15 that workers after days of compulsory mediation, the Central Number 1 Union (S1PCE), which groups 99 workers, reached an agreement with DP World San Antonio, thus avoiding the start of a legal strike. However, both parties have not issued formal statements.
Moderate
Chile
2019-12-26 23:03:00
-33.5939
-71.61346
false
['san antonio']
true
true
UPDATE 6 - Strike called off after agreement reached Updated industry sources indicate on January 15 that workers after days of compulsory mediation, the Central Number 1 Union (S1PCE), which groups 99 workers, reached an agreement with DP World San Antonio, thus avoiding the start of a legal strike. However, both part...
2,019
12
52
updated industry source indicate january 15 worker day compulsory mediation central number 1 union s1pce group 99 worker reached agreement dp world san antonio thus avoiding start legal strike however party issued formal statement
Port Strike
Worker Strike
{}
1,104
Anticipate berthing delays of 1-2 days at Port of Saigon
Updated sources indicate that a berthing delay of around 1-2 days can be expected for those vessels that does not arrive on window at the Port of Saigon.
Minor
Viet Nam
2019-03-15 02:11:00
10.75913
106.78979
false
['saigon']
true
true
Anticipate berthing delays of 1-2 days at Port of Saigon Updated sources indicate that a berthing delay of around 1-2 days can be expected for those vessels that does not arrive on window at the Port of Saigon.
2,019
3
11
updated source indicate berthing delay around 1-2 day expected vessel arrive window port saigon
Port Congestion
Administrative Issue
{}
3,720
Low visibility to cause medium to high risk of port closure in Busan between June 3 and June 4
Shipping sources on June 4 report that low visibility will cause a medium to high risk of port closure in Busan between June 3 and June 4, potentially resulting in delays and congestion at the port.
Moderate
Republic of Korea
2020-04-06 12:47:00
null
null
false
['busan']
true
true
Low visibility to cause medium to high risk of port closure in Busan between June 3 and June 4 Shipping sources on June 4 report that low visibility will cause a medium to high risk of port closure in Busan between June 3 and June 4, potentially resulting in delays and congestion at the port.
2,020
4
15
shipping source june 4 report low visibility cause medium high risk port closure busan june 3 june 4 potentially resulting delay congestion port
Port Disruption
Weather
{}
2,054
Port of Durban faces low productivity over labour issues
Local sources on January 7 indicate that terminal at Port of Durban is facing low productivity due to labor issues. It remains unclear when normal operations will resume. Port congestion can be expected in the coming days.
Moderate
South Africa
2019-07-01 09:04:00
-29.86093
31.03407
true
['durban']
true
true
Port of Durban faces low productivity over labour issues Local sources on January 7 indicate that terminal at Port of Durban is facing low productivity due to labor issues. It remains unclear when normal operations will resume. Port congestion can be expected in the coming days.
2,019
7
27
local source january 7 indicate terminal port durban facing low productivity due labor issue remains unclear normal operation resume port congestion expected coming day
Port Disruption,Port Congestion
Worker Strike
{}
123
Canada: Severe winds causes transport disruption and power outages across southern British Columbia
Canadian reports have confirmed that severe winds across southern British Columbia have caused widespread disruption to travel services and impacted power to multiple locations on Thursday. Winds up to 100km/h have been recorded and come after Environment Canada earlier issued a weather warning. Roads have been closed ...
Moderate
Canada
2018-12-21 04:20:00
49.8841
-124.122
false
['vancouver']
true
false
Canada: Severe winds causes transport disruption and power outages across southern British Columbia Canadian reports have confirmed that severe winds across southern British Columbia have caused widespread disruption to travel services and impacted power to multiple locations on Thursday. Winds up to 100km/h have been ...
2,018
12
51
canadian report confirmed severe wind across southern british columbia caused widespread disruption travel service impacted power multiple location thursday wind 100km/h recorded come environment canada earlier issued weather warning road closed vancouver vancouver island abbotsford chilliwack due uprooted tree ferry s...
Roadway Closure / Disruption, Port Congestion, Miscellaneous Events, Severe Winds, Weather Advisory, Power Outage
Weather
{}
3,082
Warehouse fire reported in Keasbey, NJ
Sources indicated on November 18 in the early morning that a fire broke out at 75 Crows Mill Road in Keasbey, New Jersey. The duration and intensity of the fire are not known.
Minor
United States
2019-12-18 16:11:00
40.51439
-74.30906
false
['new jersey']
true
false
Warehouse fire reported in Keasbey, NJ Sources indicated on November 18 in the early morning that a fire broke out at 75 Crows Mill Road in Keasbey, New Jersey. The duration and intensity of the fire are not known.
2,019
12
51
source indicated november 18 early morning fire broke 75 crow mill road keasbey new jersey duration intensity fire known
Industrial Fire
Accident
{}
4,908
Weather warning issued in Tennessee due to storms
The National Weather Service in Nashville has issued weather warnings due to severe storms that are forecast in the coming days in the state. A High Wind Warning is in effect in Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Montgomery, Robertson, Stewart, Sumner, Williamson and Wilson counties.
Minor
United States
2020-05-05 07:40:00
36.16266
-86.7816
false
['houston']
true
true
Weather warning issued in Tennessee due to storms The National Weather Service in Nashville has issued weather warnings due to severe storms that are forecast in the coming days in the state. A High Wind Warning is in effect in Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Montgomery, Robertson, Stewart, Su...
2,020
5
19
national weather service nashville issued weather warning due severe storm forecast coming day state high wind warning effect cheatham davidson dickson hickman houston humphreys montgomery robertson stewart sumner williamson wilson county
Weather Advisory
Weather
{}
2,814
UPDATE: Fishing boats congestion impacts pilot services at Port of Ningbo
Updated sources on August 20 indicate that outbound pilot services through Xiazhimen channel will be suspended on August 20 midnight due to fishing boats congestion.
Minor
China
2019-08-19 08:00:00
null
null
false
['ningbo']
true
true
UPDATE: Fishing boats congestion impacts pilot services at Port of Ningbo Updated sources on August 20 indicate that outbound pilot services through Xiazhimen channel will be suspended on August 20 midnight due to fishing boats congestion.
2,019
8
34
updated source august 20 indicate outbound pilot service xiazhimen channel suspended august 20 midnight due fishing boat congestion
Port Congestion
Administrative Issue
{}
5,149
Freight train hits a pedestrian in Charleston, WV
On December 15, media sources reported that a pedestrian was hit by a passing freight train at the intersection of Crescent Road and Buchanan Street in Charleston, West Virginia at 18:15 local time on December 15. No major disruptions to train traffic were reported following the accident.
Minor
United States
2020-12-16 11:52:00
38.3615
-81.6348
false
['charleston', 'virginia']
true
false
Freight train hits a pedestrian in Charleston, WV On December 15, media sources reported that a pedestrian was hit by a passing freight train at the intersection of Crescent Road and Buchanan Street in Charleston, West Virginia at 18:15 local time on December 15. No major disruptions to train traffic were reported foll...
2,020
12
51
december 15 medium source reported pedestrian hit passing freight train intersection crescent road buchanan street charleston west virginia 18:15 local time december 15. major disruption train traffic reported following accident
Train Accident / Derailment
Accident
{}
1,206
Bad weather causes congestion at Sydney Patrick Terminal
On October 8, shipping sources indicate that bad weather has been affecting operations at Sydney Patrick Terminal in Australia, resulting in increased congestion in the last few weeks. According to sources, there is a high risk of port closure and pilotage suspension. R360 customers can expect shipping delays and are a...
Minor
Australia
2019-08-10 11:52:00
-33.9648
151.21619
true
['sydney']
true
true
Bad weather causes congestion at Sydney Patrick Terminal On October 8, shipping sources indicate that bad weather has been affecting operations at Sydney Patrick Terminal in Australia, resulting in increased congestion in the last few weeks. According to sources, there is a high risk of port closure and pilotage suspen...
2,019
8
32
october 8 shipping source indicate bad weather affecting operation sydney patrick terminal australia resulting increased congestion last week according source high risk port closure pilotage suspension r360 customer expect shipping delay advised plan accordingly
Port Congestion
Weather
{}
4,153
Storm Ciara causes delays to Maersk trains in Bremerhaven
On February 11, media sources report that an unspecified number of Maersk trains have experienced delays at the Port of Bremerhaven, Germany, due to winter storm Ciara. According to the company, the trains are currently 1 to 2 days late. The affected trains are reportedly bound to destinations in the Czech Republic and...
Moderate
Germany
2020-11-02 12:55:00
null
null
false
['bremerhaven']
true
true
Storm Ciara causes delays to Maersk trains in Bremerhaven On February 11, media sources report that an unspecified number of Maersk trains have experienced delays at the Port of Bremerhaven, Germany, due to winter storm Ciara. According to the company, the trains are currently 1 to 2 days late. The affected trains are ...
2,020
11
45
february 11 medium source report unspecified number maersk train experienced delay port bremerhaven germany due winter storm ciara according company train currently 1 2 day late affected train reportedly bound destination czech republic slovakia specific route disclosed
Train Delays / Disruption
Weather
{}
3,811
Mumbai- The Occupy Gateway protest has been called off after protesters were moved. Incident closed.
Updated sources report that the ""Occupy Gateway"" protest has been cancelled after protesters were removed from Hutatma Chowk to Azad Maidan and detained. Earlier, at least 30 protesters were arrested in a demonstration outside of the BJP headquarters in the Churchgate area. Also, an impromptu protest was held in fron...
Moderate
India
2020-06-01 07:35:00
18.93267
72.8316
true
['jawaharlal nehru']
true
false
Mumbai- The Occupy Gateway protest has been called off after protesters were moved. Incident closed. Updated sources report that the ""Occupy Gateway"" protest has been cancelled after protesters were removed from Hutatma Chowk to Azad Maidan and detained. Earlier, at least 30 protesters were arrested in a demonstratio...
2,020
6
23
updated source report `` '' occupy gateway '' '' protest cancelled protester removed hutatma chowk azad maidan detained earlier least 30 protester arrested demonstration outside bjp headquarters churchgate area also impromptu protest held front taj mahal palace hotel near gateway india protest violence jawaharlal nehru...
Protest / Riot
Worker Strike
{}
702
United Kingdom: Human rights organisation plans vigils in London, 24 August
The Inminds human rights organisation is planning to stage several vigils in London today, 24 August. The first will take place in the vicinity of the Embassy of Bahrain (30 Belgrave Square) between 14:30 and 16:00 (local time). This action is in solidarity with activist Ali Mushaima, who is conducting a hunger strike ...
Minor
United Kingdom
2018-08-24 09:45:00
51.4985
-0.15253
false
['london']
true
false
United Kingdom: Human rights organisation plans vigils in London, 24 August The Inminds human rights organisation is planning to stage several vigils in London today, 24 August. The first will take place in the vicinity of the Embassy of Bahrain (30 Belgrave Square) between 14:30 and 16:00 (local time). This action is ...
2,018
8
34
inminds human right organisation planning stage several vigil london today 24 august first take place vicinity embassy bahrain 30 belgrave square 14:30 16:00 local time action solidarity activist ali mushaima conducting hunger strike detention father bahraini authority second take place outside headquarters national un...
Protest / Riot
Worker Strike
{}
3,323
Chinese port authorities tighten vessel crew screening due to COVID-19
Media sources indicated on July 29 that Chinese port authorities are tightening vessel crew screenings due to COVID-19 after several cases were confirmed on a single vessel heading from Brazil. Crew members on a Panamax vessel carrying soybeans from Rio Grande, Brazil heading to the Yantai Port in Northern China tested...
Moderate
China
2020-07-30 02:58:00
null
null
false
['yantai']
true
false
Chinese port authorities tighten vessel crew screening due to COVID-19 Media sources indicated on July 29 that Chinese port authorities are tightening vessel crew screenings due to COVID-19 after several cases were confirmed on a single vessel heading from Brazil. Crew members on a Panamax vessel carrying soybeans from...
2,020
7
31
medium source indicated july 29 chinese port authority tightening vessel crew screening due covid-19 several case confirmed single vessel heading brazil crew member panamax vessel carrying soybean rio grande brazil heading yantai port northern china tested positive covid-19
Maritime Advisory
Administrative Issue
{}
4,231
Sydney & Central Coast- Power has been restored to most Ausgrid customers. Incident closed.
Updates sources reported that power has been restored to most of the affected Ausgrid customers across Sydney and Central Coast. Residual disruptions are possible in the area. This incident is closed.
Moderate
Australia
2020-09-02 14:31:00
-33.83147
151.12619
false
['sydney']
true
false
Sydney & Central Coast- Power has been restored to most Ausgrid customers. Incident closed. Updates sources reported that power has been restored to most of the affected Ausgrid customers across Sydney and Central Coast. Residual disruptions are possible in the area. This incident is closed.
2,020
9
36
update source reported power restored affected ausgrid customer across sydney central coast residual disruption possible area incident closed
Power Outage
Administrative Issue
{}
4,558
UPDATE 1 - Strong winds cause pilotage to be suspended at port terminals in Shanghai on August 25-26
Updated shipping sources on August 26 report that strong winds associated with Typhoon Bavi caused port pilotage to be suspended in Shanghai, in particular from 12:00 lt on August 25 to 11:30 lt on August 26 in Waigaoqiao and from 18:00 lt on August 25 until 11:30 local time on August 26 in Yanghshan.
Moderate
China
2020-08-25 12:04:00
null
null
true
['shanghai']
true
true
UPDATE 1 - Strong winds cause pilotage to be suspended at port terminals in Shanghai on August 25-26 Updated shipping sources on August 26 report that strong winds associated with Typhoon Bavi caused port pilotage to be suspended in Shanghai, in particular from 12:00 lt on August 25 to 11:30 lt on August 26 in Waigaoqi...
2,020
8
35
updated shipping source august 26 report strong wind associated typhoon bavi caused port pilotage suspended shanghai particular 12:00 lt august 25 11:30 lt august 26 waigaoqiao 18:00 lt august 25 11:30 local time august 26 yanghshan
Port Closure
Weather
{}
1,994
Pier 2, Port of Durban to increase storage days to ease congestion
Industry sources reported that due to delays at container terminal Pier 2, Port of Durban, there have been delays for truck turnaround time as well as congestion inside and outside of the terminal. As a result, port authorities will increase the import storage days to 4 days for 2.5 months effective from August 19 unti...
Minor
South Africa
2019-08-19 00:47:00
-29.88405
31.01762
true
['durban']
true
true
Pier 2, Port of Durban to increase storage days to ease congestion Industry sources reported that due to delays at container terminal Pier 2, Port of Durban, there have been delays for truck turnaround time as well as congestion inside and outside of the terminal. As a result, port authorities will increase the import ...
2,019
8
34
industry source reported due delay container terminal pier 2 port durban delay truck turnaround time well congestion inside outside terminal result port authority increase import storage day 4 day 2.5 month effective august 19 october 31
Port Congestion
Administrative Issue
{}
2,283
Spain: Demonstrations planned in Barcelona to coincide with strike action on 8 March
Demonstrations have been planned to coincide with a feminist general strike on International Women’s Day (8 March). The first series of events in Barcelona are planned to start from 12:00 local time with two protests reportedly planned from Jardinets de Gràcia and Plaça Universitat. The main protest will see all partic...
Moderate
Spain
2019-06-03 14:25:00
41.38549
2.16411
false
['barcelona']
true
false
Spain: Demonstrations planned in Barcelona to coincide with strike action on 8 March Demonstrations have been planned to coincide with a feminist general strike on International Women’s Day (8 March). The first series of events in Barcelona are planned to start from 12:00 local time with two protests reportedly planned...
2,019
6
23
demonstration planned coincide feminist general strike international woman ’ day 8 march first series event barcelona planned start 12:00 local time two protest reportedly planned jardinets de gràcia plaça universitat main protest see participating group come together demonstrate gran via de le corts catalanes carrer r...
Protest / Riot, Miscellaneous Strikes
Worker Strike
{}
4,640
UPDATE 2 - Average delays of 18 hours reported at Port of Klang, expected to recover by end-Sep
Industry sources indicate on September 25 that average delays of around 18 hours are being reported at Port Klang, particularly at Westport Terminal. It is expected that port congestion will ease by the end of September.
Moderate
Malaysia
2020-09-16 09:56:00
null
null
true
['port klang']
true
false
UPDATE 2 - Average delays of 18 hours reported at Port of Klang, expected to recover by end-Sep Industry sources indicate on September 25 that average delays of around 18 hours are being reported at Port Klang, particularly at Westport Terminal. It is expected that port congestion will ease by the end of September.
2,020
9
38
industry source indicate september 25 average delay around 18 hour reported port klang particularly westport terminal expected port congestion ease end september
Port Congestion
Administrative Issue
{}
649
Terminal congestion due to rail dwells at Port of Prince Rupert
Shipping sources indicate on November 2 that berth and yard congestion at the Port of Vancouver continues to cause some container vessels to be delayed. The congestion has been attributed to rail dwells which have increased to up to 5 days on average. Congestion has reportedly improved over the past days.
Moderate
Canada
2018-02-11 18:40:00
54.28549
-130.35744
true
['vancouver']
true
false
Terminal congestion due to rail dwells at Port of Prince Rupert Shipping sources indicate on November 2 that berth and yard congestion at the Port of Vancouver continues to cause some container vessels to be delayed. The congestion has been attributed to rail dwells which have increased to up to 5 days on average. Cong...
2,018
2
6
shipping source indicate november 2 berth yard congestion port vancouver continues cause container vessel delayed congestion attributed rail dwells increased 5 day average congestion reportedly improved past day
Port Congestion
Administrative Issue
{}
4,833
UPDATE 9 - Sally downgraded to depression; heavy rainfall continuing in eastern North Carolina and southeast Virginia
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has downgraded Hurricane Sally to a post-tropical depression; however, heavy rainfall is continuing in eastern North Carolina and Southeast Virginia. NHC has Flood Watches and Flash Flood Watches in effect for areas of South Carolina, North Carolina and southeast Virginia. The storm ...
Minor
United States
2020-12-09 02:30:00
35.99403
-78.89862
false
['virginia']
true
true
UPDATE 9 - Sally downgraded to depression; heavy rainfall continuing in eastern North Carolina and southeast Virginia The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has downgraded Hurricane Sally to a post-tropical depression; however, heavy rainfall is continuing in eastern North Carolina and Southeast Virginia. NHC has Flood Wa...
2,020
12
50
national hurricane center nhc downgraded hurricane sally post-tropical depression however heavy rainfall continuing eastern north carolina southeast virginia nhc flood watch flash flood watch effect area south carolina north carolina southeast virginia storm located approximately 50mi 80km northeast columbia south caro...
Storm, Weather Advisory
Weather
{}
5,115
Fire breaks out at a warehouse in Swedesboro, NJ
On December 22, media sources report that a fire broke out at an unspecified warehouse located on the 400 block of Eagle Court in Swedesboro, New Jersey, at 19:30 local time on December 21. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Minor
United States
2020-12-22 14:46:00
39.785
-75.364
false
['new jersey']
true
true
Fire breaks out at a warehouse in Swedesboro, NJ On December 22, media sources report that a fire broke out at an unspecified warehouse located on the 400 block of Eagle Court in Swedesboro, New Jersey, at 19:30 local time on December 21. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
2,020
12
52
december 22 medium source report fire broke unspecified warehouse located 400 block eagle court swedesboro new jersey 19:30 local time december 21. cause fire remains investigation
Industrial Fire
Accident
{}
3,204
Average waiting time around 12-hours at Port of Busan
Shipping sources report on January 21 that an average waiting time at the Port of Busan will be around 12-hours from January 22 onwards as the yard is reportedly full at the moment.
Minor
Republic of Korea
2020-01-21 05:52:00
null
null
false
['busan']
true
true
Average waiting time around 12-hours at Port of Busan Shipping sources report on January 21 that an average waiting time at the Port of Busan will be around 12-hours from January 22 onwards as the yard is reportedly full at the moment.
2,020
1
4
shipping source report january 21 average waiting time port busan around 12-hours january 22 onwards yard reportedly full moment
Port Congestion
Administrative Issue
{}
3,957
Port of Gwangyang to temporarily close for 24-hours on Oct 1 due to public holiday
Industry sources report on September 29 that all operations at Port of Gwangyang will be closed from October 1 at 08.00 local time until 08.00 of October 2 due to a public holiday.
Severe
Republic of Korea
2020-09-29 04:04:00
34.90849
127.66822
false
['gwangyang']
true
true
Port of Gwangyang to temporarily close for 24-hours on Oct 1 due to public holiday Industry sources report on September 29 that all operations at Port of Gwangyang will be closed from October 1 at 08.00 local time until 08.00 of October 2 due to a public holiday.
2,020
9
40
industry source report september 29 operation port gwangyang closed october 1 08.00 local time 08.00 october 2 due public holiday
Port Closure
Administrative Issue
{}
664
Transporters halted at Pier 1 Container Terminal
Industry sources on August 17 are reporting that transporters have been advised to hold back on dispatching both import and export trucks to Pier 1 Container Terminal at the Port of Durban for unspecified reasons. As an alternative, transporters are advised to use Pier 2 Container Terminal as landside remains operation...
Moderate
South Africa
2018-08-17 08:03:00
-29.88998
31.01469
true
['durban']
true
true
Transporters halted at Pier 1 Container Terminal Industry sources on August 17 are reporting that transporters have been advised to hold back on dispatching both import and export trucks to Pier 1 Container Terminal at the Port of Durban for unspecified reasons. As an alternative, transporters are advised to use Pier 2...
2,018
8
33
industry source august 17 reporting transporter advised hold back dispatching import export truck pier 1 container terminal port durban unspecified reason alternative transporter advised use pier 2 container terminal landside remains operational
Ground Transportation Advisory, Port Disruption, Cargo Disruption
Administrative Issue
{}
2,454
Tuzla Shipyard - Fire on a fuel tanker was extinguished; two killed, 11 injured. Incident closed.
Media sources reported that a Hong Kong-flagged fuel tanker named LR2 Posedion caught fire at the Tuzla Shipyard on Monday. The fire has since been extinguished. Updated reports indicated that two people were killed and eleven were wounded in the fire. Residual disruptions should be expected. This incident is closed.
Moderate
Turkey
2019-01-28 12:03:00
40.84187
29.26994
false
['hong kong']
true
false
Tuzla Shipyard - Fire on a fuel tanker was extinguished; two killed, 11 injured. Incident closed. Media sources reported that a Hong Kong-flagged fuel tanker named LR2 Posedion caught fire at the Tuzla Shipyard on Monday. The fire has since been extinguished. Updated reports indicated that two people were killed and el...
2,019
1
5
medium source reported hong kong-flagged fuel tanker named lr2 posedion caught fire tuzla shipyard monday fire since extinguished updated report indicated two people killed eleven wounded fire residual disruption expected incident closed
Miscellaneous Events
Accident
{}
1,748
London - Strikes called off at Victoria and Central Underground lines. Incident closed.
Multiple sources indicate that the National Union of Rail, Maritime, and Transport Workers (RMT) have called off a strike which was expected to impact the Victoria and Central lines of the London Underground. No future strikes have been planned. This incident is closed.
Minor
United Kingdom
2019-08-20 06:58:00
null
null
false
['london', 'victoria']
true
false
London - Strikes called off at Victoria and Central Underground lines. Incident closed. Multiple sources indicate that the National Union of Rail, Maritime, and Transport Workers (RMT) have called off a strike which was expected to impact the Victoria and Central lines of the London Underground. No future strikes have ...
2,019
8
34
multiple source indicate national union rail maritime transport worker rmt called strike expected impact victoria central line london underground future strike planned incident closed
Miscellaneous Strikes
Worker Strike
{}
4,649
UPDATE 2 - Congestion continues to decrease at Manila container terminals
Updated shipping sources report on June 24 that reefer congestion at the Manila North Container Terminal remains, while it is almost completely gone at the Manila South Terminal. Some minor berth congestion continues, albeit with much better productivity, including a plug utilization of 68 per cent and 36 per cent at M...
Moderate
Philippines
2020-03-06 06:21:00
null
null
true
['manila']
true
true
UPDATE 2 - Congestion continues to decrease at Manila container terminals Updated shipping sources report on June 24 that reefer congestion at the Manila North Container Terminal remains, while it is almost completely gone at the Manila South Terminal. Some minor berth congestion continues, albeit with much better prod...
2,020
3
10
updated shipping source report june 24 reefer congestion manila north container terminal remains almost completely gone manila south terminal minor berth congestion continues albeit much better productivity including plug utilization 68 per cent 36 per cent manila north manila south terminal respectively
Port Congestion
Administrative Issue
{}
2,106
Port operations resume following temporary suspension at DP World Southampton
Sources indicated that land and shipside operations have resumed following suspension of services from 08:45 to 14:15 (local time) on April 13 due to high winds at DP World Southampton terminal. Customers are advised to expect berthing and unloading delays for shipments scheduled on April 13 and 14.
Minor
United Kingdom
2019-04-15 07:44:00
null
null
true
['southampton']
true
false
Port operations resume following temporary suspension at DP World Southampton Sources indicated that land and shipside operations have resumed following suspension of services from 08:45 to 14:15 (local time) on April 13 due to high winds at DP World Southampton terminal. Customers are advised to expect berthing and un...
2,019
4
16
source indicated land shipside operation resumed following suspension service 08:45 14:15 local time april 13 due high wind dp world southampton terminal customer advised expect berthing unloading delay shipment scheduled april 13 14
Port Closure
Weather
{}
5,215
In Sydney, police officers from Criminal Groups Squad's Strike Force Raptor - UPDATE 1
In Sydney, police officers from Criminal Groups Squad's Strike Force Raptor detained two individuals and seized around USD590,000 from a car.
Minor
Australia
2020-03-12 08:03:00
null
null
false
['sydney']
true
true
In Sydney, police officers from Criminal Groups Squad's Strike Force Raptor - UPDATE 1 In Sydney, police officers from Criminal Groups Squad's Strike Force Raptor detained two individuals and seized around USD590,000 from a car.
2,020
3
11
sydney police officer criminal group squad 's strike force raptor detained two individual seized around usd590,000 car
Public Safety / Security, Individuals in Focus
Terrorism
{}
5,017
Callao District - Strike has ended after an agreement was made. Event closed. - UPDATE 8
Media sources reported that the strike has concluded after Provincial Municipal Council approved the renewal of the agreement with the Public Municipal Cleaning Service Company of Calloa. Previously, waste disposal workers in Callao District were on a strike that lasted for nine days. The strike was organized by worker...
Moderate
Peru
2020-12-31 08:35:00
-12.05085
-77.12598
false
['callao']
true
true
Callao District - Strike has ended after an agreement was made. Event closed. - UPDATE 8 Media sources reported that the strike has concluded after Provincial Municipal Council approved the renewal of the agreement with the Public Municipal Cleaning Service Company of Calloa. Previously, waste disposal workers in Calla...
2,020
12
53
medium source reported strike concluded provincial municipal council approved renewal agreement public municipal cleaning service company calloa previously waste disposal worker callao district strike lasted nine day strike organized worker slimp callao protest recent unemployment began 1,600 layoff tuesday december 29...
General Strike
Worker Strike
{}
3,038
Vessels’ waiting time about 0.5 days at Port of Qingdao
Shipping sources on April 29 indicate that congestion issues at the Port of Qingdao currently stands at 0.5 days. Moreover, low visibility is expected from April 29 midnight to April 30 midnight local time with a moderate risk of port closure.
Minor
China
2019-04-29 10:38:00
null
null
false
['qingdao']
true
true
Vessels’ waiting time about 0.5 days at Port of Qingdao Shipping sources on April 29 indicate that congestion issues at the Port of Qingdao currently stands at 0.5 days. Moreover, low visibility is expected from April 29 midnight to April 30 midnight local time with a moderate risk of port closure.
2,019
4
18
shipping source april 29 indicate congestion issue port qingdao currently stand 0.5 day moreover low visibility expected april 29 midnight april 30 midnight local time moderate risk port closure
Port Disruption
Administrative Issue
{}
4,198
Strong winds likely to affect operations at Port of Yokohama on Jan 8-9
Industry sources on January 7 indicate that there is a high risk of port closure at the Port of Yokohama due to strong winds expected from the morning of January 8 until the morning of the next day.
Minor
Japan
2020-07-01 12:32:00
null
null
false
['yokohama']
true
false
Strong winds likely to affect operations at Port of Yokohama on Jan 8-9 Industry sources on January 7 indicate that there is a high risk of port closure at the Port of Yokohama due to strong winds expected from the morning of January 8 until the morning of the next day.
2,020
7
27
industry source january 7 indicate high risk port closure port yokohama due strong wind expected morning january 8 morning next day
Port Disruption
Weather
{}
646
Tanzania: At least six people reportedly killed due to ferry accident on Lake Victoria; hundreds feared missing
At least six people have reportedly been killed and hundreds are feared missing on Thursday 20 September, due to a ferry accident on Lake Victoria. It is understood the MV Nyerere vessel capsized off Ukara Island (also known as Ukora Island), which is located approximately 65 kilometres north of Mwanza. The ferry was s...
Severe
United Republic of Tanzania
2018-09-20 17:40:00
-1.85911
33.1022
false
['victoria']
true
true
Tanzania: At least six people reportedly killed due to ferry accident on Lake Victoria; hundreds feared missing At least six people have reportedly been killed and hundreds are feared missing on Thursday 20 September, due to a ferry accident on Lake Victoria. It is understood the MV Nyerere vessel capsized off Ukara Is...
2,018
9
38
least six people reportedly killed hundred feared missing thursday 20 september due ferry accident lake victoria understood mv nyerere vessel capsized ukara island also known ukora island located approximately 65 kilometre north mwanza ferry severely overloaded 400 people board believed travelling bugolora ukara island...
Port Congestion, Maritime Accident
Accident
{}
2,332
Strong winds forecast at Port of Rotterdam, likely impacting container operations
Shipping sources on January 8 indicate that strong winds are forecast to affect the area around the Port of Rotterdam from January 8 to January 9 at 22:00 local time. Port operations are likely to be suspended due to the high winds, with vessels remaining unworked at the pier.
Moderate
Netherlands
2019-08-01 21:00:00
51.95648
4.0371
true
['rotterdam']
true
true
Strong winds forecast at Port of Rotterdam, likely impacting container operations Shipping sources on January 8 indicate that strong winds are forecast to affect the area around the Port of Rotterdam from January 8 to January 9 at 22:00 local time. Port operations are likely to be suspended due to the high winds, with ...
2,019
8
31
shipping source january 8 indicate strong wind forecast affect area around port rotterdam january 8 january 9 22:00 local time port operation likely suspended due high wind vessel remaining unworked pier
Port Closure,Port Disruption
Weather
{}
116
Brisbane ferry drivers to strike on Thursday, Dec. 20
Local media sources in Australia reported that Brisbane ferry drivers will walk off the job for the second time this month. Ferry drivers will strike early on Thursday, for 24 hours over a lack of job security and low wages. The strike will run from 4am Thursday to 4am on Friday. Transdev, which operates ferries on beh...
Minor
Australia
2018-12-18 20:49:00
-27.46705
153.03123
false
['brisbane']
true
false
Brisbane ferry drivers to strike on Thursday, Dec. 20 Local media sources in Australia reported that Brisbane ferry drivers will walk off the job for the second time this month. Ferry drivers will strike early on Thursday, for 24 hours over a lack of job security and low wages. The strike will run from 4am Thursday to ...
2,018
12
51
local medium source australia reported brisbane ferry driver walk job second time month ferry driver strike early thursday 24 hour lack job security low wage strike run 4am thursday 4am friday transdev operates ferry behalf brisbane city council told commuter shipper avoid river thursday ferry driver already staged two...
Miscellaneous Strikes
Worker Strike
{}
652
Thousands of Police Officers Deployed across the Country for Undas on November 1 2
On Tuesday, the Manila Police District (MPD) said that it was deploying 4,000 officers to the Manila North Cemetery, the Manila South Cemetery, the Manila Chinese Cemetery, and the La Loma Cemetery to provide security for All Saints Day and All Souls Day, also referred to as Undas, on Thursday, November 1 and Friday,...
Moderate
Philippines
2018-10-31 00:12:00
null
null
true
['manila']
true
false
Thousands of Police Officers Deployed across the Country for Undas on November 1 2 On Tuesday, the Manila Police District (MPD) said that it was deploying 4,000 officers to the Manila North Cemetery, the Manila South Cemetery, the Manila Chinese Cemetery, and the La Loma Cemetery to provide security for All Saints Day...
2,018
10
44
tuesday manila police district mpd said deploying 4,000 officer manila north cemetery manila south cemetery manila chinese cemetery la loma cemetery provide security saint day soul day also referred undas thursday november 1 friday november 2. security also increased bus terminal airport seaport church tourist site sat...
Miscellaneous Events
Administrative Issue
{}
1,856
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company re-routing container ships away from French ports amid nationwide pension strikes
Media sources indicated on December 20 that container shipping firm MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company was implementing contingency plans to re-route container ships away from French ports when necessary amid ongoing nationwide strikes over pension strikes. The company stated that it would resume normal services to Fra...
Severe
France
2019-12-23 06:18:00
45.78544
4.85619
true
['le havre']
true
true
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company re-routing container ships away from French ports amid nationwide pension strikes Media sources indicated on December 20 that container shipping firm MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company was implementing contingency plans to re-route container ships away from French ports when necessary...
2,019
12
52
medium source indicated december 20 container shipping firm msc mediterranean shipping company implementing contingency plan re-route container ship away french port necessary amid ongoing nationwide strike pension strike company stated would resume normal service france soon possible announcement come stoppage tug-boa...
Cargo Disruption
Worker Strike
{}
4,950
64 miles SSE of General Santos - A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck the area. Event closed. - UPDATE 1
The U.S. Geological Survey reported that a magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck approximately 64 miles SSE of General Santos, Philippines. There were no reports of associated injuries or major structural damage. This event is closed. USGS (United States Geological Survey) is a scientific agency of the U.S. government which ...
Moderate
Philippines
2020-12-22 02:37:00
5.186
125.273
false
['santos']
true
true
64 miles SSE of General Santos - A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck the area. Event closed. - UPDATE 1 The U.S. Geological Survey reported that a magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck approximately 64 miles SSE of General Santos, Philippines. There were no reports of associated injuries or major structural damage. This event ...
2,020
12
52
u.s. geological survey reported magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck approximately 64 mile sse general santos philippine report associated injury major structural damage event closed usgs united state geological survey scientific agency u.s. government monitor earthquake activity worldwide usgs earthquake alert assessed pri...
Earthquake
Weather
{}
2,408
Three container ships collided at Yokohama Port
Industry sources reported about a collision between three container ships at Nonmoku Terminal, Yokohama Port at around 23:30 (local time) on March 21. Sources suggested that a US-flagged ship, Antigua-flagged ship and Liberia-flagged ship were involved in the incident. The accident occurred when the Antigua-flagged shi...
Moderate
Japan
2019-03-22 08:40:00
null
null
true
['yokohama']
true
true
Three container ships collided at Yokohama Port Industry sources reported about a collision between three container ships at Nonmoku Terminal, Yokohama Port at around 23:30 (local time) on March 21. Sources suggested that a US-flagged ship, Antigua-flagged ship and Liberia-flagged ship were involved in the incident. Th...
2,019
3
12
industry source reported collision three container ship nonmoku terminal yokohama port around 23:30 local time march 21. source suggested us-flagged ship antigua-flagged ship liberia-flagged ship involved incident accident occurred antigua-flagged ship marcliff left terminal collided usa ship apl guam afterwards marcli...
Maritime Accident
Accident
{}
173
Codesp announces new cargo shipping fees and rules for Paulista ports
Industry sources indicated on September 10 that Codesp, the Port Authority for the ports of the state of Sao Paulo, has altered use rules and fees for the port. There is a new registration and license renewal fee of BRL 665.36 (EUR 138.37, USD 160.34). Furthermore, companies interested in utilizing the ports waterways ...
Minor
Brazil
2018-11-09 18:48:00
-23.92816
-46.33812
false
['santos']
true
false
Codesp announces new cargo shipping fees and rules for Paulista ports Industry sources indicated on September 10 that Codesp, the Port Authority for the ports of the state of Sao Paulo, has altered use rules and fees for the port. There is a new registration and license renewal fee of BRL 665.36 (EUR 138.37, USD 160.34...
2,018
11
45
industry source indicated september 10 codesp port authority port state sao paulo altered use rule fee port new registration license renewal fee brl 665.36 eur 138.37 usd 160.34 furthermore company interested utilizing port waterway must register codesp non-self propelled vessel operator must supply barge tugboat moreo...
Regulatory Advisory
Administrative Issue
{}
1,774
Maintenance work to occur at Busan New Container Terminal on April 7
According to sources on April 2, port operations are currently normal. Busan New Container Terminal will have an important maintenance of ARMG power cables on April 7 from 07:00 to 19:00 (local time). During that period, electric power will be switched off and all terminal operations including quay-side, yard and gateh...
Minor
Republic of Korea
2019-02-04 10:30:00
null
null
true
['busan']
true
true
Maintenance work to occur at Busan New Container Terminal on April 7 According to sources on April 2, port operations are currently normal. Busan New Container Terminal will have an important maintenance of ARMG power cables on April 7 from 07:00 to 19:00 (local time). During that period, electric power will be switche...
2,019
2
6
according source april 2 port operation currently normal busan new container terminal important maintenance armg power cable april 7 07:00 19:00 local time period electric power switched terminal operation including quay-side yard gatehouse operation suspended
Port Disruption
Administrative Issue
{}
865
UPDATE: Maersk to introduce a Low Water Surcharge on shipments to Montreal
Industry sources reported on December 18 that the St. Lawrence River water levels near Montreal, CA has decreased so much that Maersk has announced a Low Water Surcharge (LWC) of USD 100 for 20’ and USD 100 for 40’ applicable to all Montreal-bound Cargo from North Europe, Mediterranean, West Africa, Middle East and Far...
Minor
Canada
2018-11-12 15:42:00
null
null
false
['montreal']
true
false
UPDATE: Maersk to introduce a Low Water Surcharge on shipments to Montreal Industry sources reported on December 18 that the St. Lawrence River water levels near Montreal, CA has decreased so much that Maersk has announced a Low Water Surcharge (LWC) of USD 100 for 20’ and USD 100 for 40’ applicable to all Montreal-bou...
2,018
11
46
industry source reported december 18 st. lawrence river water level near montreal ca decreased much maersk announced low water surcharge lwc usd 100 20 ’ usd 100 40 ’ applicable montreal-bound cargo north europe mediterranean west africa middle east far east montreal canada effective 1st january 2019 notice
Waterway closure / Disruption,Maritime Advisory
Weather
{}
749
UPDATE - Hong Kong: Increased traffic reported on MTR services and more than 600 roads closed as recovery operations continue
Updated sources have confirmed that Typhoon Mangkhut has caused widespread damage across Hong Kong over the weekend, with recovery operations beginning today. More than 600 roads have been blocked or partially closed due to downed trees and other debris caused by the increased severe winds from Typhoon Mangkhut. Other ...
Severe
Hong Kong
2018-09-17 06:20:00
22.3174
114.172
false
['hong kong']
true
false
UPDATE - Hong Kong: Increased traffic reported on MTR services and more than 600 roads closed as recovery operations continue Updated sources have confirmed that Typhoon Mangkhut has caused widespread damage across Hong Kong over the weekend, with recovery operations beginning today. More than 600 roads have been block...
2,018
9
38
updated source confirmed typhoon mangkhut caused widespread damage across hong kong weekend recovery operation beginning today 600 road blocked partially closed due downed tree debris caused increased severe wind typhoon mangkhut transport also affected city 's major bus company confirming suspension service ferry rail...
Roadway Closure / Disruption, Flooding, Severe Winds, Weather Advisory, Train Delays / Disruption
Weather
{}
5,443
Strict customs inspections cause congestion at Port of Fuqing
Intelligence received by Everstream Analytics indicates that due to stricter customs inspections and disinfection requirements for reefers imports to Fuzhou and Fuqing, inbound reefer container pick-up activity at the ports of Fuzhou and Fuqing in southern China are facing congestion. International shipping carriers li...
Moderate
China
2020-09-12 07:17:00
25.42001
119.2996
true
['fuzhou']
true
false
Strict customs inspections cause congestion at Port of Fuqing Intelligence received by Everstream Analytics indicates that due to stricter customs inspections and disinfection requirements for reefers imports to Fuzhou and Fuqing, inbound reefer container pick-up activity at the ports of Fuzhou and Fuqing in southern C...
2,020
9
37
intelligence received everstream analytics indicates due stricter custom inspection disinfection requirement reefer import fuzhou fuqing inbound reefer container pick-up activity port fuzhou fuqing southern china facing congestion international shipping carrier like one stopped accepting booking reefer commodity bound ...
Customs Delay, Port Congestion
Administrative Issue
{}
3,772
Marine wind warning issued for Port of Sydney from September 24-25
Industry sources indicate on September 24 that the Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) issued a marine wind warning for Sydney on September 24 and 25. The includes the following: - Strong wind warning has been issued for September 24 in Batemans Coast and Eden Coast - Gale warning has been issued for September 25 f...
Minor
Australia
2020-09-24 07:07:00
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false
['sydney']
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Marine wind warning issued for Port of Sydney from September 24-25 Industry sources indicate on September 24 that the Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) issued a marine wind warning for Sydney on September 24 and 25. The includes the following: - Strong wind warning has been issued for September 24 in Batemans Coa...
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industry source indicate september 24 australian bureau meteorology bom issued marine wind warning sydney september 24 25. includes following strong wind warning issued september 24 batemans coast eden coast gale warning issued september 25 coffs coast macquarie coast hunter coast sydney coast strong wind warning issue...
Weather Advisory
Weather
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5,228
Incoming US administration unlikely to immediately reverse US actions against mainland China but will avoid damaging commercial interests
The administration of US President Donald Trump has in recent days accelerated the imposition of targeted actions against the mainland Chinese government and its commercial interests. The US State Department on 3 December announced restrictions on visa issuance to Communist Party of China (CPC) members, which represent...
Minor
China
2020-07-12 14:24:00
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null
false
['hong kong']
true
true
Incoming US administration unlikely to immediately reverse US actions against mainland China but will avoid damaging commercial interests The administration of US President Donald Trump has in recent days accelerated the imposition of targeted actions against the mainland Chinese government and its commercial interests...
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administration u president donald trump recent day accelerated imposition targeted action mainland chinese government commercial interest u state department 3 december announced restriction visa issuance communist party china cpc member represent 6–7 china ’ population immediate family member day u department defense a...
Miscellaneous Events
Administrative Issue
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1,103
Anez breaks diplomatic relations with Venezuela and pulls out of ALBA
Local media sources indicate on November 15 that interim President of Bolivia, Jeanine Anez, announced her decision to leave the Bolivarian Alliance (ALBA) and said she is considering a departure from the Union of South American Nations (Unasur). The Bolivarian Alliance is a regional bloc that aims to foster integratio...
Moderate
Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
2019-11-15 23:09:00
-16.49428
-68.12703
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['mong la']
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false
Anez breaks diplomatic relations with Venezuela and pulls out of ALBA Local media sources indicate on November 15 that interim President of Bolivia, Jeanine Anez, announced her decision to leave the Bolivarian Alliance (ALBA) and said she is considering a departure from the Union of South American Nations (Unasur). The...
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11
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local medium source indicate november 15 interim president bolivia jeanine anez announced decision leave bolivarian alliance alba said considering departure union south american nation unasur bolivarian alliance regional bloc aim foster integration cooperation among latin american caribbean country anez also cutting di...
Trade Regulation
Human Error
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1,943
Operations returned to normalcy at Port of Busan
According to industry sources, Busan port operations are back to normal and the yard pressure has eased considerably at BNCT terminal with yard density around 70-75 percent.
Minor
Republic of Korea
2019-03-19 02:39:00
35.10359
129.04235
true
['busan']
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false
Operations returned to normalcy at Port of Busan According to industry sources, Busan port operations are back to normal and the yard pressure has eased considerably at BNCT terminal with yard density around 70-75 percent.
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3
12
according industry source busan port operation back normal yard pressure eased considerably bnct terminal yard density around 70-75 percent
Port Disruption
Administrative Issue
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2,682
UPDATE 17 - Strong winds temporarily stop operations at Port of Rotterdam on February 23
Sources indicate on February 24 that both terminals (APMTR and MVII) at the Port of Rotterdam stopped operations from 08:00 to 15:45 local time on February 23 due to strong wind. This resulted in an almost 8-hour stoppage on quayside operations. Furthermore, strong winds are forecasted from noon until the late night of...
Moderate
Netherlands
2019-10-10 17:22:00
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null
true
['rotterdam']
true
true
UPDATE 17 - Strong winds temporarily stop operations at Port of Rotterdam on February 23 Sources indicate on February 24 that both terminals (APMTR and MVII) at the Port of Rotterdam stopped operations from 08:00 to 15:45 local time on February 23 due to strong wind. This resulted in an almost 8-hour stoppage on quaysi...
2,019
10
41
source indicate february 24 terminal apmtr mvii port rotterdam stopped operation 08:00 15:45 local time february 23 due strong wind resulted almost 8-hour stoppage quayside operation furthermore strong wind forecasted noon late night february 24 may affect navigational movement vessel port intermittent stoppage due adv...
Port Congestion, Port Closure
Weather
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1,766
Low visibility may affect operations at Port of Houston
According to shipping sources on May 9, smoke rising from agricultural fires across Central America is likely to cause haze and may lower visibility at the ports around Gulf of Mexico, particularly at Port of Houston.
Minor
United States
2019-09-05 05:05:00
null
null
false
['houston']
true
false
Low visibility may affect operations at Port of Houston According to shipping sources on May 9, smoke rising from agricultural fires across Central America is likely to cause haze and may lower visibility at the ports around Gulf of Mexico, particularly at Port of Houston.
2,019
9
36
according shipping source may 9 smoke rising agricultural fire across central america likely cause haze may lower visibility port around gulf mexico particularly port houston
Port Disruption
Weather
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4,031
Power outage caused by Typhoon Haiphen disrupts production at Hyundai Motor plant in Ulsan
Media outlets on September 7 report that Typhoon Haiphen caused power outages in the city of Ulsan on early September 7 following its landfall. A factory of Hyundai Motor in Ulsan had to halt production lines. Damage assessments were reportedly underway but the company expected that it would take some time before norma...
Severe
Republic of Korea
2020-07-09 13:19:00
35.55777
129.37446
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['ulsan']
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Power outage caused by Typhoon Haiphen disrupts production at Hyundai Motor plant in Ulsan Media outlets on September 7 report that Typhoon Haiphen caused power outages in the city of Ulsan on early September 7 following its landfall. A factory of Hyundai Motor in Ulsan had to halt production lines. Damage assessments ...
2,020
7
28
medium outlet september 7 report typhoon haiphen caused power outage city ulsan early september 7 following landfall factory hyundai motor ulsan halt production line damage assessment reportedly underway company expected would take time normal production could resume
Production Halt
Weather
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4,690
UPDATE 2 - Shanghai Yangshan port closes due to high winds
Updated sources indicate on February 17 that Shanghai Yangshan Port has been closed from 04:14 local time on February 17 due to strong wind. Previously, the port was closed from the February 15 afternoon until February 16 evening. Furthermore, average waiting times at the Shanghai Guandong Terminal stand at 1.5 days fo...
Moderate
China
2020-11-02 15:24:00
null
null
true
['shanghai']
true
true
UPDATE 2 - Shanghai Yangshan port closes due to high winds Updated sources indicate on February 17 that Shanghai Yangshan Port has been closed from 04:14 local time on February 17 due to strong wind. Previously, the port was closed from the February 15 afternoon until February 16 evening. Furthermore, average waiting t...
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11
45
updated source indicate february 17 shanghai yangshan port closed 04:14 local time february 17 due strong wind previously port closed february 15 afternoon february 16 evening furthermore average waiting time shanghai guandong terminal stand 1.5 day coming 3 day shanghai east container terminal 1 day next 3 day strong ...
Port Disruption, Port Closure
Weather
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3,835
No congestion reported at Port of Manila
There is no congestion reported at the Port of Manila at the time of writing. There are 0 vessels at the north and Southside.
Moderate
Philippines
2020-03-03 05:51:00
null
null
false
['manila']
true
false
No congestion reported at Port of Manila There is no congestion reported at the Port of Manila at the time of writing. There are 0 vessels at the north and Southside.
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3
10
congestion reported port manila time writing 0 vessel north southside
Port Congestion
Administrative Issue
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181
Congestion issues reported at the Port of San Antonio
On December 12, shipping sources indicated information that the Port of San Antonio, Chile, has recently been facing congestion issues due to unspecified reasons. Customers should expected delays to shipments going through the port.
Minor
Chile
2018-12-12 16:21:00
-33.59478
-71.62097
false
['san antonio']
true
true
Congestion issues reported at the Port of San Antonio On December 12, shipping sources indicated information that the Port of San Antonio, Chile, has recently been facing congestion issues due to unspecified reasons. Customers should expected delays to shipments going through the port.
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12
50
december 12 shipping source indicated information port san antonio chile recently facing congestion issue due unspecified reason customer expected delay shipment going port
Port Congestion
Administrative Issue
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Macao: FCO issues alert regarding approaching Typhoon Mangkhut
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has issued the following alert: 'Typhoon Mangkhut is forecast to bring hazardous sea and weather conditions to Macau (also known as Macao) from around Sunday 16 September. You should monitor the progress of approaching storms and follow the advice of the local authorities.' Res...
Moderate
Macau
2018-11-09 17:10:00
22.1983
113.548
false
['macau', 'macao']
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Macao: FCO issues alert regarding approaching Typhoon Mangkhut The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has issued the following alert: 'Typhoon Mangkhut is forecast to bring hazardous sea and weather conditions to Macau (also known as Macao) from around Sunday 16 September. You should monitor the progress of approach...
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11
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foreign commonwealth office fco issued following alert 'typhoon mangkhut forecast bring hazardous sea weather condition macau also known macao around sunday 16 september monitor progress approaching storm follow advice local authority resilience360 advises traveller typhoon mangkhut currently strengthening move west ac...
Ground Transportation Advisory, Storm, Weather Advisory
Weather
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