The Golden Ray, a 656-foot vehicle carrier, overturned early Sunday. The Coast Guard was engaged in several hours of intense rescue efforts on Monday.
Tag: Freight (Cargo)
A Runaway Train Explosion Killed 47, but Deadly Cargo Still Rides the Rails
When a runaway freight train derailed in Quebec, 47 people died in the explosion. While Canada has improved safety, trains hauling dangerous goods still run through city centers across the country.
How North Korea’s Leader Gets His Luxury Cars
Kim Jong-un parades around in Mercedes-Benzes and a Rolls-Royce, despite sanctions intended to keep North Korea from importing luxury goods. We tracked how they get there.
Gibraltar Seizes Syria-Bound Tanker Thought to Be Carrying Iranian Oil
Officials said the tanker was detained under European Union sanctions on Syria. Shipping monitors said it was also trying to skirt United States sanctions on Iran.
An Overloaded Ferry Flipped and Drowned Hundreds of Schoolchildren. Could It Happen Again?
South Korea promised to root out a culture that put profit ahead of safety. But cheating and corruption continue to endanger travelers.
A ‘Bridge’ to China, and Her Family’s Business, in the Trump Cabinet
Elaine Chao has boosted the profile of her family’s shipping company, which benefits from industrial policies in China that are roiling the Trump administration.
Hong Kong, Crossroads of the Criminal Wildlife Trade
Despite reforms, the territory is a linchpin in the global traffic in illegal animal parts.
Cargo Plane Crashes in Iran, Killing at Least 15
Fire engulfed the 39-year-old aircraft when it hit a residential area northwest of Tehran. Under sanctions, Iran has struggled to maintain its aging air fleet.
Toxic Peroxide Found on Dutch Beach After Cargo Ship Loses 277 Containers
The Netherlands deployed troops to help clean up after a storm threw hundreds of containers off the MSC Zoe, littering beaches with debris.