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Lockdowns and shipping strife snarl scrap exports
Colin Staub March 31, 2020 https://resource-recycling.com/recycling/2020/03/31/lockdowns-and-shippi...

Overseas markets for recovered paper and plastic are experiencing disruption as countries enact widespread restrictions, close ports and see reduced demand alongside larger economic slowdown.

Shipping industry's worst nightmare: A corona Christmas
BUNPEI MATSUKAWA, April 01, 2020 https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Transportation/Shipping-industry-s-wors...

Container carriers shudder at thought of consumers cooped up till year-end

Maritime clusters: the future of the marine industry?
01/04/2020 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/maritime-clusters-the-future-of-the...

Maritime industry still important facet of national security
March 31, 2020 https://federalnewsnetwork.com/workforce/2020/03/maritime-industry-still...

When you think of elements important to national security, the maritime industry might not pop up. But it actually contributes a lot. That’s according to a study by the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments. For more, senior fellow Bryan Clark joined Federal Drive with Tom Temin.

Cruise Ship with Coronavirus Outbreak Sails to Uncertain Florida Welcome
Reuters March 31, 2020 https://gcaptain.com/cruise-ship-with-coronavirus-outbreak-sails-to-unce...

Seafarers on Maersk Ship Test Positive for COVID-19 in China
Mike Schuler March 30, 2020 https://gcaptain.com/seafarers-on-maersk-ship-test-positive-for-covid-19...

Several crew members on board a Maersk containership have tested positive for COVID-19 in China.

Tugade eyes passengers (SIC) ships as ‘floating quarantine hospitals’
Christia Marie Ramos -March 30, 2020 https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1251049/tugade-on-floating-quarantine-hosp...

MANILA, Philippines — The government is now coordinating with ship owners and operators for the use of their private passenger vessels as “floating quarantine hospitals” as medical facilities reach full capacity for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) patients.

Troubles mount for global shipping lines as seafarers are in short supply amid coronavirus travel and quarantine restrictions
Ryan Swift 30 Mar, 2020 https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3077465/troubles-mount-g...

Mayor confirms first COVID-19 case in Ozamiz City
Leah Agonoy - March 29, 2020 https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1250574/mayor-confirms-first-covid-19-case...

PAGADIAN CITY, Philippines —Ozamiz City Mayor Sancho Fernando Oaminal has confirmed the city’s first positive coronavirus 2019 disease (COVID-19).

Maersk crew hospitalized in China with suspected coronavirus
Kim Link-Wills March 27, 2020 https://www.freightwaves.com/news/maersk-crew-hospitalized-in-china-with...

If confirmed, these would be the first reported cases of COVID-19 on board a container ship

A.P. Møller-Mærsk has confirmed that crew members have been evacuated from the Gjertrud Maersk and hospitalized in Ningbo, China, with suspected cases of the coronavirus.