seafarers
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Maritime
Crew in the crosshairs: Piracy, kidnappings, stranded by COVID
In Africa, one seafarer is dead and 15 have been kidnapped. Worldwide, more seafarers are being barred from travel as COVID fears rise.
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Truck drivers on list for potential COVID-19 vaccine priority
CDC data show transportation workers can be at increased risk for infection.
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American Shipper
Hapag-Lloyd cutting costs while riding out pandemic
German container carrier also boosting lines of credit to tap if needed and holding off on buying new ships.
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American Shipper
Honk if you love seafarers
International organizations calling for show of solidarity as well as recognition of COVID-19 as occupational disease.
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American Shipper
Commentary: Maintaining flow of goods essential during battle against COVID-19
World Shipping Council issues reminder that seafarers are the backbone of international supply chains.
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American Shipper
Seafarers on ‘front line of this global calamity’
International Maritime Organization secretary-general stresses that world trade during the coronavirus pandemic depends on the mariners who move goods.
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