Pirates torch ship after hijack fails

Pirates set fire to the cargo ship ‘Pacific Express’ on Tuesday following a failed hijacking attempt. ‘Pacific Express’ was underway around 550 kilometres east of Mombasa, Kenya when pirates armed with guns and RPG approached in two skiffs with the intent to hijack her.

The Port of San Francisco has been awarded a US$2.97 million for rail improvements aimed at improving segments of its freight rail track.

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