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Latin America: Port security tightens over Ebola fears

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The United States, Brazil and Argentina have made port entry procedures stricter for vessels sailing from West Africa over Ebola concerns, MarineLink reported.

The epidemic comes at a time when South America's shipping activities are at their peak. Ships arriving from the Ebola-hit countries will have to undergo a comprehensive inspections before docking at Brazilian ports, the country's health surveillance agency Anvisa said. Marine insurers are worried about stowaways getting on-board at West African ports.

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