Out of the goods imported into or exported from the island 98% pass through the harbours, which equals about 50, 000 tonnes of freight a year.

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In this case, there are fears that dioxins, drifting through the air, could settle on soil or crops and somehow pass into the food chain.

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In addition to making payments at shops that have e-money terminals installed or using your phone as a train pass, you can buy tickets online and swipe your way through into concerts and cinemas, check in for international flights, and so forth.

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