Posts Tagged ‘Turkey’
Capers volatility lift the BDI and Wets too amid nature’s tempest…
John Faraclas
The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) gained another 36 points earlier on and now reads 1,332; on a weekly basis it was up 150 points raising hopes but we want you all to stay put until the BDI goes over and above the 2,200 points – the December 2013 level! The Wets were also up but with very...
September 8th, 2017 | Chartering, Conferences, Seminars, Forums, Container shipping, Containers, Dry Bulkcarriers, Earthquakes, Tsunamis, Cyclones and Typhoons, Energy, Environment, Events, Exhibitions, Markets, Military, News, Oil Industry, People and Places, Piracy and Terrorism, Pollution, Ports & Terminals, Safety and Security, Sailing, Shipping Indices, Sports, Statistics, Stock Markets, Tankers, Weather, Yachting | Read More
Falling Dry Market; Wet “re-surfacing”… and Geopolitical Blues…
John Faraclas
The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) despite a short lived “rebound” fell six points since last Friday and now reads 1,203. The Wets due to the Geopolitical and Natural disaster events are on the rise. Geopolitics might take a sour turn… John Faraclas daily recap:
After a long weekend coupled...
August 29th, 2017 | Dry Bulkcarriers, Earthquakes, Tsunamis, Cyclones and Typhoons, Insight, Markets, News, Reports, Shipping Indices, Short-sea shipping, Statistics, Stock Markets, Tankers, Trade and Commerce | Read More
Hot Port News from GAC
23-Aug-2017
FEAST OF SACRIFICE HOLIDAY
Turkey
CANAL WELCOMES LARGEST CAPACITY CONTAINER VESSEL TO-DATE THROUGH EXPANDED LOCKS
Panama Canal, Panama
PORT READINESS LEVEL RAISED
Corpus Christi, United States
Feast of Sacrifice Holiday
Wednesday, August 23, 2017, Turkey
All...
August 23rd, 2017 | Port Conditions, Ports & Terminals, Religion | Read More
The BDI@1,207 with uncertain forthcoming trade rules
John Faraclas
The BDI was up 38 points and now reads 1,207 thanks to the volatile Capers with yet another triple digit spike… The geopolitics will engage new trade rules for a multiple of reasons to benefit only the state and the very few; John Faraclas’ midweek recap:
The Capers’ BCI gained 169...
August 16th, 2017 | Chartering, Containers, Dry Bulkcarriers, Events, Maritime Education and Training, Markets, News, People and Places, Reports, Shipping Indices, Statistics, Stock Markets, Tankers | Read More
Hot Port News from GAC
16-Aug-2017
FLOATING OF LOCAL CURRENCY
Yemen
SHOALING IN SAN JOAQUIN RIVER
Stockton, United States
TEMPORARY DIVERSION OF TUNG CHUNG BUOYED CHANNEL
Hong Kong
CLOSURE OF BOSPHORUS
Turkish Straits, Turkey
Floating of local currency
Wednesday, August 16, 2017, Yemen
On Monday (14...
August 16th, 2017 | Canals, Inland Waterways, Port Conditions, Ports & Terminals | Read More
Wets Dry out… and geopolitics ignite
John Faraclas
It is always that we all go firstly for the Dry Markets and the BDI (Baltic Dry Index) and on …second thoughts we refer and advise you on the Wets… as main news on the Markets which are edging towards the bottom lately… Geopolitics are about to ignite, delivering more and more mess!...
August 15th, 2017 | Chartering, Dry Bulkcarriers, Markets, Military, News, Oil Industry, Politics and Government, Reports, Shipping Indices, Tankers, Trade and Commerce | Read More
BDI surges amid enigmatic Geopolitics
John Faraclas
The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) ended up at 1,138 points – plus 46 since yesterday and over one hundred since last Friday the 4th of August – to be precise it gained 106 points (from 1,032); The Geopolitics remain more than enigmatic and caution is advised… John Faraclas daily and weekly...
August 11th, 2017 | Chartering, Dry Bulkcarriers, Markets, Military, News, Piracy and Terrorism, Reports, Shipping Indices, Statistics, Stock Markets, Tankers, Trade and Commerce | Read More
The BDI loses steam again; Geopolitics in jeopardy…
John Faraclas
With only two points plus the BDI (Baltic Dry Index) at 1,038 loses steam yet again and we reiterate the view that the need of an injection as we stressed yesterday, is a MUST. Geopolitics are so bad that the entire economy on Planet Ocean may actually collapse despite the figures you see...
August 8th, 2017 | Chartering, Container shipping, Containers, Dry Bulkcarriers, Immigration, Liner Shipping and Trade, Markets, News, Oil Industry, Politics and Government, Reports, Shipping Indices, Statistics, Stock Markets, Tankers, Trade and Commerce | Read More
The BDI needs an injection and Geopolitics psychiatrists
John Faraclas
The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) managed to clinch just four points since last Friday and at 1,036 looks a bit stranded… The Geopolitical issues indeed …“dictate” for the politicians to seek, with all due respect, for psychiatrics. John Faraclas’ daily market briefing:
The...
August 7th, 2017 | Corruption, Dry Bulkcarriers, European Union, Markets, Military, News, Piracy and Terrorism, Politics and Government, Reports, Shipping Indices, Statistics, Tankers | Read More
No steam for the BDI? Geopolitics’ mess looms…
John Faraclas
The BDI (Dry Baltic Index) closed earlier on today at 1,032 points which is 9 (nine) points up since yesterday and 99 (ninety-nine) since last Friday the 28th of July when it stood at 933 points. Geopolitics are sending a strong message that the going gets tough. The BDI is minus 1215 points...
August 4th, 2017 | Chartering, Dry Bulkcarriers, Markets, News, Reports, Sales and Purchases, Shipping Indices, Tankers, Trade and Commerce | Read More
Capers …“save” the BDI; Geopolitics in turmoil…
John Faraclas
As Capers remained …”afloat” with 86 plus points, bringing the BCI up at 1,225 points; so does the BDI@946 – up 13 – for luck… per Agatha Cristies’ novel. The geopolitics are anytime now going to produce, as we have foreseen, a total mess. John Faraclas’ daily recap:
The...
July 31st, 2017 | Military, News, Piracy and Terrorism, Politics and Government, Reports, Shipping Indices, Statistics, Stock Markets, Tankers | Read More
Hot Port News from GAC
31-Jul-2017
SEABED STUDIES FOR TUNNEL PROJECT
Istanbul, Turkey
DREDGING OFF WESTERN END OF JURONG ISLAND
Singapore
SOIL INVESTIGATION OFF SHELL BUKOM BERTHS 10, 10A-10C AND VICINITY
Singapore
BULKHEAD REMOVAL WORKS FOR SEAWATER INTAKE & OUTFALL CULVERTS
Hong Kong
PORT DEAL SIGNED
Hambantota,...
July 31st, 2017 | Associations, Port Conditions, Ports & Terminals | Read More
The BDI@942; the dry fall continues…
John Faraclas
The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) fell another 26 points earlier on today and now stands at 942; the Geopolitics continue to shake the Globe to its foundations and expect a …tsunami, a business so to speak tsunami to strike soon. John Faraclas’ daily recap:
The Capers’ BCI down 68 point...
July 27th, 2017 | Chartering, Consumers Market, Dry Bulkcarriers, European Union, Headlines, Inland Waterways, Insight, Mediterranean Shipping, Military, News, Piracy and Terrorism, Politics and Government, Ports & Terminals, Reports, Sanctions, Shipping Centers, Statistics, Stock Markets, Trade and Commerce, UN | Read More
Watch the Falling Market*
John Faraclas
The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) was on a falling mode – down 12 points since yesterday and now stands at 968 points; the Geopolitics continue to build up a warring atmosphere despite what the mass media and its cronies say. John Faraclas’ midweek recap:
The Capers were down 15 points with...
July 26th, 2017 | Dry Bulkcarriers, European Union, Military, News, Organisations, Piracy and Terrorism, Politics and Government, Ship Demolitions, Ship Finance, Shipping Centers, Shipping Indices, Statistics, Stock Markets, Tankers, Trade and Commerce | Read More
Hot Port News from GAC
12-Jul-2017
LANE OUTAGES FOR MAINTENANCE WORK
Panama Canal, Panama
MARINE SITE INVESTIGATION OFF PAK KOK PIER, LAMMA ISLAND
Hong Kong
MARINE WORKS AT CAUSEWAY BAY TYPHOON SHELTER
Hong Kong
NAVAL FORCES SAILING CUP
Turkish Straits, Turkey
Lane outages for maintenance work
Wednesday,...
July 12th, 2017 | Canals, Military, Ports & Terminals, Sailing | Read More
Turkish Coast Guard Command takes delivery of first two (of six) Damen Search and Rescue Vessels
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As part of an agreement between the European Union and the International Organization for Migration (IOM), Damen Shipyards Group has delivered two SAR 1906 vessels to the Turkish Coast Guard. The two vessels – the first to be delivered in what is a six-vessel contract – will be mobilised in refugee...
July 7th, 2017 | Health and Safety, Immigration, Safety and Security, Shipbuilding and Shipyards | Read More
Hot Port News from GAC
27-Jun-2017
SEA PARADE ON 1 JULY 2017
Hong Kong
FIREWORKS DISPLAY TO CELEBRATE THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION
Hong Kong
BOSPHORUS SAILING CUP
Turkish Straits, Turkey
Sea Parade on 1 July 2017
Tuesday, June 27, 2017, Hong Kong
A flag raising ceremony...
June 27th, 2017 | Anniversaries, Canals, Events, Conferences,Forums and Symposiums, Inland Waterways, Port Conditions, Ports & Terminals, Sports | Read More
Slight Dry gains amid geopolitical uncertainty
John Faraclas
The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) gained 14 points earlier on today and now stands at 884. The Wets still low and Geops (Geopolitics) unpredictably predictable…lead to an all-out war! John Faraclas daily briefing:
The Capers managed to clinch 18 points and the BCI 2014 managed to go over and...
June 26th, 2017 | Comment, Energy, Environment, HR, Liner Shipping and Trade, Markets, Military, News, Piracy and Terrorism, Politics and Government, Reports, Shipfinance, Shipping Indices, Short-sea shipping, Statistics, Trade and Commerce | Read More
Hot Port News from GAC
26-Jun-2017
SPEED IN RESTRICTED ZONES
Hong Kong
SEABED STUDIES FOR GREAT ISTANBUL TUNNEL
Bosphorus, Turkey
Speed in Restricted Zones
Monday, June 26, 2017, Hong Kong
The attention of owners, coxswains and masters of pleasure vessels and all other vessels are drawn to section...
June 26th, 2017 | Canals, Construction, Inland Waterways, Ports & Terminals | Read More
Panamaxes contain BDI loses
John Faraclas
The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) lost three points since last Friday the 16th of June, thanks to the Panamaxes who gained 20 points earlier on today; the Geopolitical issues have gone beyond control and soon it will be chaos with Armageddon arriving soon. Terrorism and revenge ante portas. John...
June 19th, 2017 | Markets, Military, News, Oil Industry, Piracy and Terrorism, Politics and Government, Reports, Shipping Indices, Statistics, Stock Markets, Tankers, Trade and Commerce, UN | Read More
Hot Port News from GAC
19-Jun-2017
NEW MOORING, MOVING & UNMOORING CHARGES
Cairns & Mourilyan, Australia
FOUR-DAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY
Turkey
New mooring, moving & unmooring charges
Monday, June 19, 2017, Cairns & Mourilyan, Australia
North Queensland Shipping Services (NQ Shipping Services...
June 19th, 2017 | Holidays, Port Conditions, Ports & Terminals, Religion | Read More
Ecoshield, the lasting rudder protection
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The running gear of a large number of vessels was coated with Ecoshield over the last couple of months. The applications were carried out in China, Ivory Coast, Turkey and Sweden on different types of ships. Among the vessels treated were several container vessels, car carriers, ferries and a...
June 12th, 2017 | Marine Equipment Products and Services, Shipbuilding and Shipyards, Shipmanagement, Shiprepair, Technical, Technology | Read More
Hot Port News from GAC
05-Jun-2017
PORT ENTRY RESTRICTIONS
Bahrain
PORT ENTRY RESTRICTIONS – FUJAIRAH
Fujairah, United Arab Emirates
SHIP TO SHIP OPERATIONS SUSPENDED AT ANCHORAGE
Salalah, Oman
REMOVAL OF GOVERNMENT MOORING BUOY A29 OFF CAUSEWAY BAY TYPHOON SHELTER
Hong Kong
SUBMARINE OUTFALL INSPECTION...
June 5th, 2017 | Corruption, Earthquakes, Tsunamis, Cyclones and Typhoons, Politics and Government, Ports & Terminals, Sanctions | Read More
Hot Port news from GAC
29-May-2017
MARINE WORKS AT CAUSEWAY BAY TYPHOON SHELTER
Hong Kong
SUSPENSION OF TRAFFIC FOR SAILING EVENT
Turkish Straits, Turkey
Marine works at Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter
Monday, May 29, 2017, Hong Kong
For approximately 14 months, marine works involving dredging operations,...
May 29th, 2017 | Canals, Inland Waterways, Port Conditions, Ports & Terminals, Weather | Read More
The Markets dive, the geopolitics are messy, terrorism must be smashed here and now!
John Faraclas
The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) was down 16 points at 918, Geopolitics continue to be messy all over, and Terrorism must be smashed here and now as excuses are, at best, SILLY! John Faraclas’ daily recap:
The BDI approaches the 900 point mark and if same is broken then you better dive in an...
May 25th, 2017 | Breaking News, Markets, Person Profiles, Piracy and Terrorism, Politics and Government, Ship Finance, Shipping Indices, Statistics, Stock Markets, Tankers, Trade and Commerce | Read More
