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Slow Vaccines for Seafarers Threaten to Worsen Shipping Chaos

Philippines, India struggle with vaccine shortages, outbreaks
Shipping industry executives warn of delays, tight labor pool

WATCH: Most seafarers remain unvaccinated, risking Covid-19 outbreaks on ships that could cause trade disruptions. Oanh Ha reports.(Source: Bloomberg)

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By K Oanh Ha, Ann Koh, and Claire Jiao

July 12, 2021 at 9:00 PM UTC

Updated on

July 13, 2021 at 1:24 PM UTC

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