ISSUE NO. 1411
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19 - 25 JULY 2012
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Cartagena is Spain’s 2nd cheapest port CARTAGENA in the Murcia Region is the second cheapest port for passenger ships and the third for cargo ships in Spain. Only the port of Tarragona is cheaper for passenger ships and the Balearics and Huelva cheaper for cargo ships, according to port authorities. Cartagena port authorities also offer discounts of between 30 and 40 per cent on taxes for cruise ships, depending on the number of stops. They also offer discounts of between 15 and 40 per cent for ships transporting containers, and between 20 and 40 per cent for vessels designed to carry RORO (roll-on-roll-off), wheeled freight that is driven on and off on its own wheels. Ships transporting live animals, scrap-iron, steel and lead products can get a 20 per cent discount. Those that transport cereals, animal fodder and fertilizer get a 10 per cent discount. Fruit, vegetable and frozen fish transporter ships get 15 per cent
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Underwater danger A DIVER found a practice missile off the coast of Cabo Cervera (Torrevieja). He was able to carry it to the beach where Guardia Civil cordoned off the area until the group Tedax identified the object as a mortar shell.
Doggone! A SIX-LEGGED dog has been born in Lorca. Its owner, a Marchena farmer, said that the puppy has two hindquarters. He said he was concerned for its health.
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LOW-COST: Cartagena Port is one of Spain’s cheapest for visiting ships. discount on ship tax and 20 per cent off the merchandise. Finally, ships transporting
natural gas get a discount of between 30 and 40 per cent off the merchandise tax.
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AN Elche man accused of swindling €5,000 from 25 people was arrested by the National Police. He allegedly promised work at an alcohol and drug addiction centre in exchange for money.