Thousands of seafarers remain trapped at sea, on containerships and other cargo vessels, by coronavirus travel restrictions – a threat to supply chains, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has warned.
According to the Chamber, the number of seafarers in need of a crew change will reach 150,000 by 15 May.
This is a 50% increase since March, when the ICS first raised the issue with the UN, highlighting the impact government lockdowns …
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