Posts Tagged ‘Turkey’
Hot Port News from GAC
18-Jun-2018
RECONSTRUCTION OF LIGHT BEACON OFF TSIM BEI TSUI, DEEP BAY
Hong Kong
TESTING OF AUTONOMOUS UNDERWATER VEHICLE
Singapore
PORT STATUS UPDATE (18 JUNE 2018)
Yemen
ONBOARD FIRE TEMPORARILY HALTS PORT OPS
Port Kembla, Australia
SUSPENSION OF TRAFFIC
Dardanelles, Turkey
INSTALLATION OF FLOATING...
June 18th, 2018 | Canals, Inland Waterways, Port Conditions, Ports & Terminals | Read More
Hot Port News from GAC
12-Jun-2018
RAMAZAN BAYRAMI HOLIDAY
Turkey
LOCK CHAMBER CLOSURE FOR MAINTENANCE
Kiel Canal, Germany
Ramazan Bayrami Holiday
Tuesday, June 12, 2018, Turkey
All official institutions and banks in Turkey will be closed from Thursday 14 June to Monday 18 June, due to the Ramazan Bayrami Holiday.
Some ports...
June 12th, 2018 | Canals, Holidays, Inland Waterways, Ports & Terminals, Religion | Read More
Diving BDI or another “correction”… wonder?
John Faraclas
The BDI had one of its most unexpected falls since the beginning of the year; at minus 65 points it now stands at 1,403 and about to go even below, given the Capes triple digit collapse… Geopolitics take a dive too… John Faraclas’ brief mid-week recap:
The Capes lost 195 point and...
May 16th, 2018 | Chartering, Dry Bulkcarriers, Energy, Markets, News, Reports, Shipping Indices, Statistics, Stock Markets, Tankers | Read More
Hot Port News from GAC
12-May-2018
WORLD HOLIDAYS: 13-26 MAY 2018
Worldwide
World Holidays: 13-26 May 2018
Saturday, May 12, 2018, Worldwide
Public holidays around the world in the coming two weeks include the following:
15 (Tue)-16 (Wed) May – Ramadan begins
17 May (Thu) – Norwegian Constitution Day
19 May (Sat) –...
May 12th, 2018 | Anniversaries, Holidays, Ports & Terminals, Religion | Read More
Hot Port News from GAC
05-May-2018
WORLD HOLIDAYS: 6-19 MAY 2018
Worldwide
World Holidays: 6-19 May 2018
Saturday, May 5, 2018, Worldwide
Public holidays around the world in the coming two weeks include the following:
6 May (Sun) – Martyrs’ Day (Egypt)
7 May (Mon) – Early May Bank Holiday (UK)
7 May (Mon) – Defender...
May 5th, 2018 | Holidays, Port Conditions, Ports & Terminals | Read More
Hot Port News from GAC
03-May-2018
CANOE AND SURF SKI RACE
Hong Kong
DOCKING/UNDOCKING HALTED
Dammam, Saudi Arabia
DENSE FOG AND POOR VISIBILITY
Bosphorus, Turkey
Canoe and surf ski race
Thursday, May 3, 2018, Hong Kong
A canoe and surf ski race will take place on 5 May 2018 (Saturday). About 50 to 60 canoes and surf skis...
May 3rd, 2018 | Canals, Inland Waterways, Port Conditions, Ports & Terminals, Sailing, Sports, Weather, Yachting | Read More
Ekol Logistics starts cooperation with Blue Water Shipping
Jarmo Halonen, Carsten Olsen and Sait Kurtuluş shaking hands for the new agreement between Ekol Logistics and Blue Water Shipping.
As of 1 of May 2018, Ekol Logistics launches cooperation with a new partner from Denmark – Blue Water Shipping.
Blue Water Shipping is a leading Danish transport and logistics...
May 2nd, 2018 | Land Trasnport, Logistics, Ship Agencies | Read More
Geopolitical Developments: Risks and Opportunities at the Piraeus Marine Club
Champagne toast from the President of Piraeus Marine Club Ms. Irene S. Daifas at the beginning of the event
The Piraeus Marine Club Enhances Its Role as a Center for Regional Intelligence for its Membership
On Monday April 23rd, 2017 the Piraeus Marine Club featured a talk as a part of its series of...
April 26th, 2018 | Conferences, Seminars, Forums, Events, Military | Read More
Hot Port News from GAC
19-Apr-2018
NATIONAL SOVEREIGNTY AND CHILDREN’S DAY
Turkey
RESTRICTED SERVICE AT COAL TERMINAL
Port Kembla, Australia
MARINE WORKS AT SOUTH-WESTERN CORNER OF CAUSEWAY BAY TYPHOON SHELTER
Hong Kong
FOG HALTS TRAFFIC
Bosphorus, Turkey
National Sovereignty and Children’s Day
Thursday, April 19, 2018,...
April 19th, 2018 | Port Conditions, Ports & Terminals, Weather | Read More
Hot Port News from GAC
12-Apr-2018
PIRATE ATTACKS WORSEN IN GULF OF GUINEA: IMB REPORT
Worldwide
STRAIT TRAFFIC SUSPENDED DUE TO FOG
Bosphorus, Turkey
Pirate attacks worsen in Gulf of Guinea: IMB report
Thursday, April 12, 2018, Worldwide
A surge in armed attacks against ships around West Africa is pushing up global levels...
April 12th, 2018 | Piracy and Terrorism, Port Conditions, Ports & Terminals, Weather | Read More
Hot Port News from GAC
09-Apr-2018
BOSPHORUS TRAFFIC SUSPENDED
Bosphorus, Turkey
Bosphorus traffic suspended
Monday, April 9, 2018, Bosphorus, Turkey
Vessel traffic has been suspended due to poor visibility, from 16.40 hours local time today (9 April).
April 9th, 2018 | Canals, Ports & Terminals, Weather | Read More
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29-Mar-2018
MARINE SITE INVESTIGATION
Hong Kong
TESTING OF AUTONOMOUS UNDERWATER VEHICLE OFF TANAH MERAH FERRY TERMINAL
Singapore
TRAFFIC SUSPENDED DUE TO FOG
Bosphurus, Turkey
Marine Site Investigation
Thursday, March 29, 2018, Hong Kong
For approximately 4 months, marine site investigation involving...
March 29th, 2018 | Port Conditions, Ports & Terminals, Weather | Read More
Hot Port News from GAC
28-Mar-2018
TESTING OF AUTONOMOUS UNDERWATER VEHICLE OFF ST JOHN’S ISLAND
Singapore
CANAL STRIKE FINISHED
Kiel Canal, Germany
ESTABLISHMENT OF RESTRICTED AREA
Hong Kong
INSPECTION WORKS OF THE EASTERN HARBOUR CROSSING, CHA KWO LING
Hong Kong
DEEPENING OF NIEUWE WATERWEG (NEW WATERWAY)
Rotterdam,...
March 28th, 2018 | Canals, Port Conditions, Ports & Terminals, Weather | Read More
Hot Port News from GAC
27-Mar-2018
CANAL STRIKE
Kiel Canal, Germany
FOG HALTS TRAFFIC
Bosphorus, Turkey
Canal strike
Tuesday, March 27, 2018, Kiel Canal, Germany
The Kiel Canal authorities have advised of a strike from 0600 hours local time today (27 March) starting at Brunsbüttel locks. The strike is expected to last 24...
March 27th, 2018 | Canals, Port Conditions, Ports & Terminals, Strikes, Weather | Read More
Solidarity action – Two years after the EU-Turkey statement
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16/03/2018 – Lesvos – 2 years after the EU-Turkey statement, the local coordination group of refugee and migrant support in Lesvos calls for a solidarity action on Saturday 17 March at 12.00, in Sapfous Square.
On 17 March, people will come together all over the world to show solidarity...
March 16th, 2018 | European Union, Immigration, Politics and Government | Read More
Trans Global Projects expands network with new Turkey office
Murat Aksu, Managing Director of TGP Turkey.
The international project logistics specialist Trans Global Projects (TGP) has opened a new office in Istanbul, Turkey, at the beginning of March 2018.
The latest addition to TGP’s global network operates as Trans Global Proje Lojistik Limited Sirketi...
March 12th, 2018 | Logistics | Read More
Panamaxes …“maintain” the BDI@1,167
John Faraclas
The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) ended today’s trading at 1,167 points, up 21 thanks to the Panamaxes as the Capers advance was minimal. Geopolitics more than turbulent suggesting CAUTION for all as Peace all over Panet Ocean is at stake; John Faraclas daily briefing:
The Capers were up eight...
February 22nd, 2018 | Arbiitration, Chartering, Dry Bulkcarriers, Events, Conferences,Forums and Symposiums, Legal, London Shipping Law Centre, Markets, Reports, Shipping Indices, Statistics, Stock Markets, Tankers, Trade and Commerce | Read More
Unsustainable BDI; messy Geopolitics…
John Faraclas
The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) ended its upwards “rally” with a minus two point loss; Geopolitics are getting more than perplexed. John Faraclas’ daily briefing:
The BDI now stands at 1,123 points – once again thanks to the Capers which managed to clinched another 34 points –...
February 12th, 2018 | Dry Bulkcarriers, Markets, Military, News, Piracy and Terrorism, Reports, Shipping Indices, Statistics, Stock Markets, Tankers, Trade and Commerce | Read More
Hot Port News from GAC
31-Jan-2018
YACHT RACE FROM HONG KONG TO AUCKLAND
Hong Kong
SUSPENSION OF VESSEL TRAFFIC
Turkish Straits, Turkey
Yacht Race from Hong Kong to Auckland
Wednesday, January 31, 2018, Hong Kong
A yacht race will take place from Hong Kong to Auckland, New Zealand on 7 February...
January 31st, 2018 | Port Conditions, Ports & Terminals | Read More
Hot Port News from GAC
11-Jan-2018
MARINE SITE INVESTIGATION AT CASTLE PEAK BAY
Hong Kong
PORTS PREPARE FOR TROPICAL CYCLONE JOYCE
Port Hedland, Dampier & Broome, Australia
MARITIME PIRACY & ARMED ROBBERY REACHES 22-YEAR LOW, SAYS IMB REPORT
Worldwide
FOG AND POOR VISIBILITY IN THE BOSPHORUS
Turkish...
January 11th, 2018 | Piracy and Terrorism, Port Conditions, Ports & Terminals, Weather | Read More
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27-Dec-2017
NEW YEAR COUNTDOWN CELEBRATION
Hong Kong
REVISED SANITARY DUES
Turkey
PORT OPERATIONS RESUMED
Dammam, Saudi Arabia
PORT REOPENED
Jubail, Saudi Arabia
REVISED STRUCTURE FOR TUG DUES AND CHARGES
Novorossiysk, Russia
TEMPORARY SAFETY ZONE TO BE ESTABLISHED
Lower Mississippi...
December 27th, 2017 | Port Conditions, Ports & Terminals | Read More
The BDI@1,430: CAUTION!
John N. Faraclas
The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) continued its fall and the losses are now more than serious. There isn’t a single chance for the BDI to go over and above the 2,000… The wets are also stuck and Geopolitics will dictate more than you can imagine. John Faraclas’ brief daily report:
Both...
December 21st, 2017 | Chartering, Markets, Reports, Shipping Indices, Stock Markets, Tankers | Read More
Uncertainty for both Dry and Wet Markets
John Faraclas
The BDI ended up earlier on today at 1,385 points – plus 14 since last Friday’s 1,371 points, thanks mainly to the Capers and to a lesser extent the Supras… The Geopolitics still in limbo. John Faraclas’ brief market note:
The Capers’ BCI was up 61 points at 3,214...
November 20th, 2017 | Dry Bulkcarriers, Events, Conferences,Forums and Symposiums, Markets, News, Shipping Indices, Statistics, Stock Markets, Trade and Commerce | Read More
The BDI@1,371: volatility and uncertainty at its best…
John Faraclas
The BDI managed ten points plus since yesterday thanks to the volatile Capers as all other Dry Indices dive! The wets with mixed feelings in an overall downwards week with plentiful of Geopolitical mess… John Faraclas daily and weekly recap:
The BDI as said in the preamble gained ten...
November 17th, 2017 | Anniversaries, Chartering, Dry Bulkcarriers, Markets, Military, News, Reports, Shipping Indices, Statistics, Trade and Commerce | Read More
Hot Port News from GAC
17-Nov-2017
CYPRUS RELATED SANCTIONS
Turkey
PORT CLOSED
Ningbo,China
Cyprus related sanctions
Friday, November 17, 2017, Turkey
With the Turkish embargo still in force, shipowners/ship managers may at any time find their interests seriously prejudiced in case there is any...
November 17th, 2017 | Port Conditions, Ports & Terminals, Sanctions | Read More
