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In a recent incident, a container explosion occurred at the Ningbo port. 🚢 The container was reportedly a properly declared Class 5 hazardous goods container. The explosion was caused by the container being a refrigerated unit that was not plugged in. It's crucial to implement protective measures when handling dangerous goods during hot weathers. This goes on to say DG items need to be inspected and managed in full compliance with regulations. Class 5 consists of the following classes: 5.1 Oxidizing substances 5.2 Organic peroxides Such substances can be very unstable and extremely flammable under certain circumstances such as heat, friction, mechanical shock, or when they come into contact with other substances.

🚨 Explosion at Ningbo Port, China 🚨 Today, a major explosion occurred on a container ship at the #Ningbo Port, one of the world's busiest ports, according to China's state news agency. 📝 This incident is reminiscent of several past events that have shaken the global supply chain: ☁ 1️⃣ August 2015: A catastrophic explosion in Tianjin, China, resulted in the deaths of over 170 people and caused massive destruction at one of the country’s largest ports. 👉 The blast had disrupted global supply chains, particularly in the automotive and electronics industries, due to the destruction of warehouses and thousands of containers. 2️⃣ September 2019: A container ship explosion at South Korea’s Ulsan port resulted in a major fire that took hours to control, leading to the evacuation of nearby residents and temporary closure of the port. 👉 The incident not only disrupted shipping schedules but also highlighted the need for better safety measures in the handling of dangerous goods at ports worldwide. ❓ These incidents beg the question: Are there lessons to be learned, or are such disasters inevitable? 🤔 More details in the comments for who are interested 👇 #SupplyChain #Logistics #Safety #NingboPort #GlobalTrade

Being able to demonstrate leadership during a crisis starts by preparing ahead of time. It's crucial. More thoughts in the first comment.

Ningbo Port Container ship Explosion Accident Report (1) Accident details 1) Accident Terminal: Beilun Container Terminal 2 (Phase 3) 2) The name of the ship involved : YM MOBILITY 079WUN9457737 Route AG2 Middle East Route 3) Accident container NO : MWCU6639680, 40'RF ( owner:HMM ) 4) Port of Loading: Shanghai Port Destination port : Jebel Ali via Ningbo port (HMM internally says that when booking the space, the space was rlsed by 40 NOR, no need to plug in when booking. but the accident is caused by forgetting to plug in the frozen box) CLASS 5.2, UN 3103( it’s DG cargo) Commodity: Type C organic peroxide liquid (This kind of goods will decompose and burn rapidly in high temperature or fire)🔥. Impressive and I really hope that the crew is safe .

I'm reposting this because *this* is what we mean by shipping being dangerous. The danger when this happens at sea is to the seafarers, to the vessel, the environment (if the fire was uncontrollable). The danger to shore side crew and infrastructure when the ship is alongside. Safe shipping keeps people alive, the environment clean and ships moving. If you're complaining about delayed cargo moves, start calling for increased safety awareness first. Prevention first, second and third.

The risks of explosions on container ships is unacceptable considering the several cases over the last 4 years. How do ship owners get accurate information of hazardous cargos in containers. Such as fireworks and batteries? Then how do they cater for the safe transport of such cargoes.

A terrifying incident occurred at the port of Ningbo, China - a major hub for shipments between Asia and Europe + North America. Our first thoughts need to focus on the seafarers, dock workers, and first responders who were involved in this terrible incident - along with their families. But for Supply Chain Management professionals, we also need to figure out how this incident might affect our supply chain. ▶️ Can you get data about your shipping containers, and those of your suppliers? ▶️ Do you have shipments in the port, or on the vessel? ▶️ Do you have insurance to cover damage or delays to shipments? Gather as much information as you can now, and keep looking for more relevant insights as new information becomes available. Supply chain disruptions are often out of our control. But the sooner you identify a problem, the more options you have to choose from and the less it will cost you to fix. Thanks to Lars Jensen for sharing valuable updates about the world of maritime commerce. If you work in supply chain and you’re not following Lars already, you probably should be. ~Mr. Supply Chain #AlwaysBeLearning #SupplyChain #ShipsAndShipping

And as a follow-up to my previous posting, here is a second video of the explosion in Ningbo https://lnkd.in/dRwnR9Ew

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