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In this HOT PORT NEWS, read about:
- United States, Los Angeles, California – Cargo handling resumed at ports
- Hong Kong, Hong Kong – Temporary closure of Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade landing steps
- Turkey, Turkish Straits – Strong current halts tanker transits
- Panama, Panama Canal – Change in Issuance of PCSOPEP Notice of Acknowledgment (NOA)
- Bunker Update – MARKET PRICE UPDATE 06/12/12
DATE: December 06, 2012 COUNTRY: United States PORT: Los Angeles, California Cargo handling resumed at ports
Cargo handling resumed at the ports of Long Beach (POLB) and Los Angeles (POLA) yesterday (5 December), after a settlement was reached between the Office Clerical Unit (OCU) of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 63 and their employers.
The news came with great relief as an estimated 8 billion dollars in local economic growth has been lost since last Tuesday.
Although the ports re-opened this morning, it may take weeks to catch up to normal operations. With backlogs and shipments diverted to other ports, it will take time to see the amount of damage that was done due to the 8-day strike. The two ports handle nearly 40% of imports into the U.S.
For information about operations in the USA contact GAC USA at usa@gac.com
DATE: December 06, 2012 COUNTRY: Hong Kong PORT: Hong Kong Temporary closure of Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade landing steps
The two public landing steps at Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade will be temporarily closed to marine traffic from 1400 hours to 1600 hours on 9 December 2012 (Sunday) to facilitate a special event to take place along the Promenade.
Owners, operators, coxswains and person-in charge of vessels are advised to use other landing facilities in the vicinity during the period of closure.
(For information about operations in Hong Kong contact GAC Hong Kong at shipping.hongkong@gac.com)
Source: Government of Hong Kong SAR Marine Department Notice No.169 of 2012 dated 6 December 2012
DATE: December 06, 2012 COUNTRY: Turkey PORT: Turkish Straits Strong current halts tanker transits
The Bosphorus is today (6 December) closed to transits of tankers and vessels with maximum speed of below 9 knots due to strong current in the Strait.
For information about operations in the Turkish Straits contact GAC Istanbul at turkey@gac.com
DATE: December 06, 2012 COUNTRY: Panama PORT: Panama Canal Change in Issuance of PCSOPEP Notice of Acknowledgment (NOA)
In an effort to provide a better service and improve our efficiency, the Panama Canal Authority is in continuous review of its operational process. In addition, we are committed to reducing any adverse environmental impact of our operation.
As a result, beginning January 1, 2013, Notice of Acknowledgement (NOA) certificates for vessels complying with PCSOPEP requirements will only be issued electronically.
Electronic certificates will be issued to the plan writers who provide the PCSOPEPs, who in turn may furnish said certificate to their client. Vessels will not be sanctioned for failure to carry a NOA certificate on board; however, masters are encouraged to have knowledge of their current PCSOPEP status.
For vessels scheduled to arrive or who have previously transited the Canal, PCSOPEP status may be reviewed through the Enhanced Vessel Transit Management System (EVTMS) or the Customer Service Management System (CSMS).
For further information regarding the PCSOPEP program, you may contact the particular ACP office by phone at +(507) 276-4635 or by email at pcsopep@pancanal.com
(For information about operations in Panama contact GAC-Wilford & McKay at gac-wilfordmckay.panama@gac.
Source: Panama Canal Authority Advisory to Shipping No. A-29-2012 dated 3 December 2012
DATE: December 06, 2012 Bunker Update: MARKET PRICE UPDATE 06/12/12
GAC Bunker Fuels Ltd Pricing Alert MARKET PRICE UPDATE 06/12/12
180 CST 380 CST MGO MDO
Aberdeen 0 0 1, 004.00 0
Aden 745.00 0 1, 210.00 0
Alexandria 730.00 715.00 1, 250.00 0
Amsterdam 608.50 577.00 914.50 0
Antwerp 614.00 584.00 924.00 0
Aqaba 0 0 1, 050.00 0
Bahrain 0 0 1, 078.00 0
Barrow 0 0 1, 007.00 0
Busan 653.00 645.00 965.00 955.00
Cape Town 661.00 0 1, 001.00 0
Colombo 755.00 700.00 1, 115.00 0
Dubai 610.00 600.00 860.00 0
Durban 627.00 0 1, 112.00 0
Falmouth 661.50 620.50 975.00 0
Fawley 0 0 1, 052.00 0
Felixstowe 0 0 1, 046.00 0
Fujairah 645.00 612.00 1, 020.00 0
Gibraltar 681.50 650.50 974.50 0
Grangemouth 0 0 1, 016.00 0
Harwich 0 0 1, 039.00 0
Hong Kong 630.50 620.50 975.50 970.50
Houston 670.00 600.00 1, 000.00 0
Immingham 0 0 979.00 0
Invergordon 0 0 1, 041.00 0
Istanbul 643.50 619.50 994.50 0
Jeddah 725.00 715.00 1, 150.00 0
Kaohsiung 653.00 643.00 1, 006.00 991.00
Kuwait 615.50 605.00 0 994.00
Leith 0 0 1, 024.00 0
Malta 693.50 663.50 960.50 0
Mersey 0 0 998.00 0
Milford Haven 0 0 1, 017.35 0
Mumbai 641.50 631.00 1, 075.50 0
New York & New Jersey 630.00 600.00 1, 015.00 0
Newport 0 0 1, 059.00 0
Nigg Bay 0 0 1, 041.00 0
Panama 705.00 640.00 1, 035.00 0
Piraeus 683.50 653.50 959.50 0
Plymouth 0 0 1, 064.00 0
Port Said 0 0 0 0
Qatar 0 0 920.00 0
Ramsgate 0 0 1, 046.00 0
Rio de Janeiro 616.00 592.50 1, 005.00 0
Rotterdam 616.50 585.00 922.50 0
Salalah 680.00 640.00 1, 135.00 0
Shanghai 656.00 636.50 1, 065.50 0
Sharjah 610.00 600.00 860.00 0
Sheerness 0 0 1, 046.00 0
Singapore 613.00 603.00 945.00 0
St Petersburg 579.50 564.50 0 0
Suez 0 0 1, 150.00 0
Tees 0 0 1, 032.00 0
Thames 0 0 1, 025.00 0
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The prices listed are for indication purposes only, and local offices should be approached directly for firm prices.
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