Following our previous article on the explosion in the Shahid Raja’i port of Iran in Bandar Abbas, new scale updates and the impact of light catastrophe have illuminated.
According to Reuters, the number of dead has increased dramatically to 70, with more than 1,200 injured.
The blast, which occurred on April 26, ignited a large fire that lasted more than 48 hours to control. Despite the restraint, authorities are fighting flaming, as heavy winds continue to bring smaller fires among flammable remains.
Rescue operations are underway, and officials estimate that it can take up to two weeks for the damaged container courtyard to be completely cleaned.
Reuters reports that the Iranian internal minister, Scanker Momeni, has been completed in the safety protocols, and that the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamani, has ordered an official investigation into possible negligence or sabotage.
The movie records the unmanned aircraft
The film shows unmanned aircraft of catastrophic damage, which shows rows of burnt containers, twisted cranes and black port infrastructure and highlights explosion violence.
You can see unmanned videos posted by the London Port Academy below.
This visual evidence emphasizes the need for strong cargo safety protocols, especially in the work, declaration and storing dangerous cargo at the container terminals.
While the Iranian Department of Defense has denied international media reports that the blast may be associated with the abuse of solid fuel used for missiles, as highlighted in our recent #freightDayfact, is inaccurate or incorrect identification or labeling dangerous goods a silent but fatal danger in the transportation industry.
International response and consequences of transportation
In response to the disaster of Martyr Raja’i, Russian President Vladimir Putin has dispatched firefighters and emergency personnel to help Iranian officials, reflecting international concerns and a spirit of marine cooperation.
For the World Transport and Logistics sector, this incident should be an important awakening call. Since the industry is increasingly controlling more dangerous goods, precise implementation of safety standards, including proper cargo, separation and storage protocols, is vital.
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The explosion in the Shahid Raja’i port is not only a national tragedy for Iran but also a global reminder of the intrinsic risks in the marine logistics.
With the continued research, and while the thoughts of the victims and their families remain, the whole industry must seriously reflect on what can be learned from this catastrophic event.
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