BRAZMAR Marine Services Ltda. our correspondents in São Luis, Brazil, has provided us with the following information:

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Please note that at the early hours of today (29 January) a fire broke out at the Itaqui Port in São Luis, Brazil. As currently reported locally, the fire occurred in the premises of Messrs Suzano, one of the biggest cellulose exporters in the region. Although not yet confirmed, we understand that the Terminal’s grain loading conveyor belt system has also been affected. No victims have been reported to date but the physical damage appears extensive. As a result of the incident, it is reasonable to foresee considerable delays to the loading / discharge operations.

The Terminal is currently not operating pending further instructions from the local authorities.

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