He treaded water for hours in the Gulf of Mexico, withstanding rain, winds and waves before he was rescued. Others have not been so lucky. What happens when a person goes overboard?
Category: Ships and Shipping
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A Man Fell From a Cruise Ship. And Survived.
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Where Cowboys Fly and Cattle Set Sail: An Epic Food Journey
The New York Times – Business:Exporting live cattle from northern Australia to Indonesia has created a unique culture, both a throwback and a modern marvel of globalization.
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A Parade of Tankers Has Eased Europe’s Energy Crisis
The New York Times – Business:Chilled gas from the United States has helped replace fuel from Russia, upending European energy markets.
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What One Importer’s Legal Fight Says About the Power of Cargo Giants
The New York Times – Business:The Biden administration has vowed to crack down on abuses by ocean carriers. But cases at the Federal Maritime Commission reveal the challenges of the campaign.
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‘No Jobs Available’: The Feast or Famine Careers of America’s Port Drivers.
The New York Times – Business:Consumer demand has cooled, leaving fewer containers to pick up on the West Coast. For Marshawn Jackson, a truck driver paid by the delivery, that means a hard scrabble to make ends meet.
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For Rail Workers, Anger Persists Over Sick Leave
The New York Times – Business:A tentative new contract brokered by the White House offered employees one day off, leaving some dissatisfied and raising the risk of another impasse.