From: TradeWinds November 1, 2024 Israeli explosives-laden ship finally manages to unload after three-month perambulation
German cargo ship Kathrin manages to unload cargo in Egypt A German-managed cargo ship is unloading a controversial cargo of explosives allegedly destined for Israel.
The 8,000-dwt Kathrin (built 2010) arrived off Alexandria, Egypt, on 28 October, AIS data shows.
There has been no signal from the ship for nearly four days, but the port's website says the Egyptian Maritime Consultant Office (EMCO) was responsible for receiving it and “unloading” its “military” cargo
From: Reuters October 30, 2024 German lawyers ask court to block ship allegedly carrying explosives to Israeli company
Human rights lawyers have filed a court appeal in Berlin seeking to block a 150-metric-ton shipment of military-grade explosives aboard German cargo ship MV Kathrin which they say is to be delivered to Israel's biggest defence contractor.
