31.   The port was closed because of the fighting.

32.   There is no major airport, the roads are bad and the nearest ports are still closed by winter ice.

33.   Three northern ports were closed because of heavy seas.

34.   Two shipping ports were also closed by strong winds and big seas.

35.   China has cancelled leave for many troops and closed ports in Fujian province to Taiwanese fishing boats and other foreign vessels, a leading Hong Kong newspaper said.

36.   Early Sunday the port was closed to shipping and not scheduled to reopen until after the UN withdrawal is complete.

37.   The port was closed once the threat was received and all vessels removed, the mayor said.

38.   The port was closed once the threat was received and all vessels have been removed, the mayor said.

39.   Three ports were closed as a result and evacuated families were staying at shelters.

40.   Witnesses said that Mutsamudu port was closed on Saturday and that no boats were allowed in or out.