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NOVEMBER 11, 2016

by Joe Cannata With Hurricane Matthew, the most powerful storm to threaten the Atlantic Coast in over 10 years that has already brought severe damage to Haiti, the Bahamas and several Southeastern U.S. Several container ships adjusted schedules to arrive before the storm, which put a strain on the dockworker supply as well.

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JANUARY 25, 2018

For instance, Hurricane Harvey impacted nearly 10 percent of the trucking industry for two weeks and prompted several ports and businesses in the region to shut down, consequently forcing the mass rerouting of cargo to places as far as the Bahamas and Mexico. The wildfires have severely impacted shipping in the region.

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JULY 10, 2023

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted tougher greenhouse gas emission targets for the global shipping industry on Friday. The IMO is a United Nations agency responsible for creating a regulatory framework for the global shipping industry. This is a practice where a ship uses a state’s flag without its knowledge.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

In the Bahamas, meanwhile, the extent of damage remains unavailable. Petrochemical plants that make the products and the rail companies that ship them are still restoring service after Harvey. Less damages were recorded in Haiti and the Dominican Republic; however, a major bridge on the island was reportedly destroyed.

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JULY 16, 2018

When you’re in the e-commerce industry or entrepreneurship space, buzzwords like “drop shipping” and “Amazon FBA” just roll off your tongue. Shipping should be free and fulfilled by Amazon for last-minute travellers. Pro Tip #4: Use the Cheapest Shipping Method. Introduction.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Tankers, container ships, and other vessels scheduled to arrive at Port Everglades will either be delayed or diverted. Six islands in the Bahamas were ordered to evacuate to Nassau, while a state of emergency was also declared in the US Virgin Islands.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Although the port sustained relatively minimal infrastructure damage, large container ships remained anchored offshore as authorities need to ensure that the Houston Ship Channel is free from debris and deep enough for large vessels to go through. According to reports, there is no vessel movement and there are no ships in the channel.

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