4 stories
Liverpool Love
Port authority inspector Chiamaka checks cargo from around the world—but the thick Eritrean shipping executive who keeps failing inspections is definitely worth additional scrutiny.
Harbor Haven
Harbor master Layla manages Dammam's busy port. When shipping CEO Marcus needs priority berths, maritime matters become matters of the heart. 'Al mina' yujma' al dunya' (الميناء يجمع الدنيا) - The harbor gathers the world.
Djibouti Shipping Agent
She clears cargo through Djibouti's port—a thick ebony widow who knows every regulation. When he arrives with a complicated shipment, she offers expertise. Some clearance is very thorough.
Houston Shipping Clerk
She handles shipping containers at the Port of Houston—a thick ebony divorced Somali woman who sends cargo worldwide. When he needs to ship belongings to Somalia, she handles it personally. Some packages require special handling.