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Rough Seas Force Port Closures in Peru

Maritime Activity Reports, Inc.

May 3, 2015

 

Peru, the world's third biggest copper producer, closed its main port, Callao, and dozens of others because of rough seas, a local newspaper reported Saturday.

The ports will likely remain closed through Monday, when a storm in the South Pacific is expected to have moved north, La Republica said, citing the Navy.

The closure threatens to delay mineral shipments in Peru, a supplier of zinc, gold and silver.

Navy and port officials could not be reached for comment outside of regular working hours.

(Reporting By Mitra Taj; Editing by Robin Pomeroy)

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