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On June 22, 2014, a group of twelve Greenpeace activists took a stand against illegal logging by blocking the entrance of La Rochelle port with three zodiac boats. Their target was the cargo ship "Safmarine Sahara," which was carrying a shipment of tropical timber. The environmental group's position was that the timber being imported was illegal. Two activists positioned themselves directly in the water where the vessel was set to dock, boldly painting the message "illegal wood" on the ship's hull. As the protest unfolded, port authorities instructed the captain of the "Safmarine Sahara" to change course and anchor away from the port area. Following the successful demonstration and the arrival of police, the protesters eventually decided to lift the blockade. This bold action highlighted ongoing issues surrounding illegal logging and its environmental impact.

On Friday, the Port of Savannah was alive with excitement as Safmarine commemorated the naming ceremony of its latest ship, the Safmarine Sahara. This impressive vessel, crafted at the Wuhu Xinlian Shipyard in China, marks Safmarine’s second addition to its fleet of newly-built multi-purpose vessels (MPVs). The Safmarine Sahara is specifically designed to efficiently transport both containerized and break bulk cargo, enhancing the service’s capabilities in maritime logistics.