The FTSE 100 opens higher, but gains may be capped due to inflationary pressures. Largest rail strike in 30 years commences over wages as the cost-of-living crisis escalates. Brent Crude rises…
The Nasdaq fell almost 531 points or 4.5% to its lowest level since October 2020. The S&P 500 fell 3.9% while the Dow Jones was down 2.8%, each at the…
Impact of national strike 31 May 2022, BelgiumThe ports of Antwerp and Zeebrugge have been impacted by the national strike today (31 May). Read more » New Maritime Services tariff 31…
Maritime union RMT is to commence balloting all members at Orsted Walney Operations for industrial action over the victimisation of a member simply for raising questions over serious health and…
Hot Port News from GAC Submarine outfall inspection works off Lung Kwu Sheung Tan 09 Dec 2021, Hong KongFor approximately one month, submarine outfall inspection works will be carried out. Read…
Hot Port News from GAC Further strengthening of border controls03 Dec 2021, PhilippinesNew testing and quarantine protocols come into force in the Philippines from today (3 December). Read more » Workers…
Hot Port News from GAC Annual tariff increase 04 Nov 2021, Botas Ceyhan-Dortyol, TurkeyThe annual tariff increase of 2% will be effective at Botas Ceyhan-Dortyol from 3 December. Read more »…
Hot Port News from GAC Updated countries lists (valid 1-15 November 2021) 02 Nov 2021, PhilippinesThe Philippines Bureau of Immigration has issued the updated list of countries under the “Green”,…
Hot Port News from GAC Further AIMPE stoppages announced 22 Oct 2021, Kwinana, Fremantle, Melbourne & Brisbane, AustraliaTug operator Svitzer has received notification of further work stoppages from the Australian…
Hot Port News from GAC Submarine outfall inspection works 15 Oct 2021, Hong KongSubmarine outfall inspection works are being carried out at Sham Shui Kok Anchorage No.2. Read more » Establishment…
French Health Pass hopes raised… Good Morning Monaco – Thursday, October 14, 2021 French Health Pass hopes raised at Wednesday meeting A meeting of the Council of Ministers on Wednesday…
Hot Port News from GAC Updated Berthing Policy & Tariff Structure 07 Oct 2021, Mundra, IndiaThe updated Berthing Policy & Tariff Structure will come into force at the port of…
Hot Port News from GAC Weather warning signal lowered 08 Sep 2021, BangladeshThe maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra have this morning (8 September) been advised to…
Hot Port News from GAC Weather warning 06 Sep 2021, BangladeshThe maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to hoist Local Cautionary Signal No. Three…
Hot Port News from GAC Prohibition of use of single use plastics on board ships 28 Jun 2021, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, IndiaJawaharlal Nehru Port Trust has implemented a ban…
MC health pass unveiled… plus more Good Morning Monaco – Friday, June 25, 2021 Monaco health pass unveiledThe Monegasque Government has unveiled the content and terms of Monaco’s new Health Pass,…
Hot Port News from GAC St Nazaire/Montoir/Donges/Nantes, France – Dockers’ strike 22 Jun 2021, St Nazaire/Montoir/Donges/Nantes, France Dockers have given notice of a strike/work stoppage from this Thursday (24 June)…
Hot Port News from GAC 15-Jun-2021 INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON CIVIL LIABILITY FOR BUNKER OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE, 2001United Arab Emirates REVISED 2022 TARIFF FOR LNG TANKERSRas Laffan, Qatar STRIKE NOTICE FILEDSt-Nazaire/Montoir/Donges/Nantes,…
Hot Port News from GAC 10-Jun-2021 CHANGE IN HOT PORT NEWS EMAIL DOMAINWorldwide FIRST CAPESIZE VESSEL AT ANCHORAGEKolkata, India CESSATION OF FORCE MAJEUREKaraikal, India CANCELLED VOYAGE PENALTY (REVISED)Nigeria STRIKE NOTICE…
Infection rates fall sharply… plus more Good Morning Monaco – Tuesday, May 18, 2021 Infection rates fall sharplyOne Monaco resident tested positive for coronavirus on Monday, May 17, while 10…
Hot Port News from GAC 18-Feb-2021 LOCK KEEPERS’ & PORT WORKERS’ STRIKE ENDEDSaint-Nazaire, France CONSTRUCTION & UPGRADING OF BARGE JETTYSingapore TRANSIT RESERVATION AND OMS FEES MODIFICATIONPanama Canal, Panama Lock keepers’…
Hot Port News from GAC 17-Feb-2021 ONLINE APPLICATION FOR MARITIME MOBILE SERVICE IDENTITY NO & SHIP STATION LICENCESingapore PORT CLOSED DUE TO HURRICANE FORCE WINDSNovorossiysk, Russia TRAFFIC SUSPENDED DUE TO…
Hot Port News from GAC Tug strike over An agreement has been found between BOLUDA management and their officers, ending the tug strike which began on Friday 5 February. Work…
Hot Port News from GAC 04-Feb-2021 JETTY INSPECTIONSSouth Killingholme, United Kingdom ESTABLISHMENT OF AIDS TO NAVIGATIONHong Kong DREDGING AT URMSTON ROADHong Kong PCR TESTS FOR ON-SIGNING CREWSri Lanka REGULATIONS EASEDBahamas…
Hot Port News from GAC 30-Dec-2020 TRANSIT VISA FEETurkey PREVENTION OF POLLUTION OF THE SEA (NOXIOUS LIQUID SUBSTANCES IN BULK)Singapore NOTIFICATION OF INDUSTRIAL ACTIONAustralia UPDATES ON TRAVEL BANPhilippines TRAVEL RESTRICTIONSTaiwan…