Manila Drowning Under Glut of Shipping Containers
At least 20,000 containers are piled up at the port of Manila awaiting pick up by ship, a situation which could take months to
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At least 20,000 containers are piled up at the port of Manila awaiting pick up by ship, a situation which could take months to
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