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Hurricane Harvey & Irma's Threat on the Product Economy

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According to the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency’s estimate, 90% of Anguilla’s power infrastructure was damaged, 90% of government buildings damaged, and that the island suffered “significant damage to [its] main water supply. ”. Widespread damages were also reported in Turks and Caicos Islands and US Virgin Islands.

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IMO 2020 is Here. Are You Ready?

Supply Chain Game Changer

Virgin Islands, the shipowners and operators incurred a penalty. Virgin Islands and detained along with the crew while the investigation was underway. Each party is incented to avoid delays in the supply chain and avoid unnecessary delays, penalties or fines. The first cost is FINANCIAL. As with the case in the U.S.