APMT Ammonium nitrate ‘ban’

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APM Terminals Callao has said that it will no longer handle any ships carrying ammonium nitrate (NH4NO3) fertiliser in bulk, since it is classified as IMO 1 (explosives) and IMO 5 (oxidants). The company said that it is not in a position to ensure the right operating conditions for this cargo. However, the move is opposed by the Export Association of Peru (ADEX).

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