A fire aboard the HMM Platinum container ship caused a route change during a voyage between India and Brazil and raised an alert for importers and cargo stakeholders. The vessel, which was carrying approximately 2,300 containers, diverted its course toward South Africa to seek a port of refuge. The voyage had scheduled calls at Santos (SP), Paranaguá (PR), Navegantes (SC) and Rio Grande (RS).
The incident occurred between the end of September and early October 2026, but available reports do not specify the exact date nor clarify the causes of the fire.
Fire on HMM Platinum alters India-Brazil route
The ship departed from Kattupalli port, in …
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