Tug boat strike update (17 October)17 Oct 2024, Nantes/Saint-Nazaire, FranceThere will be no tug service available in the Port of Nantes-St Nazaire, including Donges and Montoir, from today (17 October)…
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Tugboat strike16 Oct 2024, Nantes/Saint-Nazaire, FranceA strike by tugboat officers is due to start at Nantes/Saint-Nazaire tomorrow morning (17 October).READ MORE Poor visibility halts traffic16 Oct 2024, Bosphorus, TurkeyVessel traffic…
23rd Navigator 2024 – The Shipping Decision Makers Forum in Chios and Oinousses islands: Developments and Challenges in Shipping beyond the Boundaries
The “23rd NAVIGATOR 2024 – THE SHIPPING DECISION MAKERS FORUM” was successfully organized by NAVIGATOR SHIPPING CONSULTANTS from September 20 to 22, 2024, on the islands of Chios and Oinousses,…
ESPO and FEPORT call for an EU wide mandatory tax exemption for onshore power supply (OPS) in the compromise text on the revised Energy Taxation Directive
The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) and the Federation of European Private Port Companies and Terminals (FEPORT) call for an EU wide mandatory tax exemption for onshore power supply (OPS)…
American Club Member Alert (September 24, 2024) – Brazil; drought affecting river conditions
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 BRAZIL: DROUGHT AFFECTING RIVER CONDITIONS The Amazon region is currently experiencing an environmental crisis including unprecedented drought conditions that have led to a drastic reduction in river…
Revised maximum permissible drafts19 Sep 2024, Karaikal, IndiaThe maximum permissible drafts at Karaikal Port have been revised up to 30 September.READ MORE New tug tariff19 Sep 2024, Donggi, IndonesiaNew tug…
New rules for bulk carrier vessel passages18 Sep 2024, Dardanelles, TurkeyNew rules have been implemented for the passage of bulk carrier vessels through the Dardanelles Strait.READ MORE 500,000 containers already…
September 12, 2024 – The 2025 Investors Forum, organized by the Latin American Stock Exchange (LATINEX), analyzed the economic and operational strategies of the Panama Canal during the months in which…
Panama, August 30, 2024 – The container ship MSC MARIE transited through the Panama Canal today, marking a milestone by becoming the largest capacity Neopanamax to cross the interoceanic route. With a length of 366…
Victory Day yacht races29 Aug 2024, Bosphorus, TurkeyYacht races will take place in the Bosphorus tomorrow (30 August).READ MORE Weather alerts issued29 Aug 2024, Gujarat, IndiaThe India Meteorological Department has…
Nationwide port workers’ strike called off28 Aug 2024, IndiaThe planned strike of workers at all India’s major ports has been deferred/called off.READ MORE Red alert for heavy rains27 Aug 2024,…
Scheduled maintenance for ICA System26 Aug 2024, SingaporeThe Immigration & Checkpoints Authority of Singapore system will undergo maintenance on 27 August from 0000 to 0600 hours.READ MORE Customer Ranking Calculation26…
Revised offer to avert port workers’ strike22 Aug 2024, IndiaThe Indian Ports Association is understood to have proposed revised offer to avert the nationwide strike of workers at the country’s…
Nationwide strike by port workers16 Aug 2024, All major portsDockworkers at India’s twelve major ports have declared an indefinite strike from 28 August 2024.READ MORE Draft adjustment and modifications to…
Big New South Lock reopened14 Aug 2024, Kiel CanalThe Kiel Canal Authority has announced that the Big New South Lock has reopened earlier than expected.READ MORE Jet ski restricted area…
Restriction on vessels at Eastern Anchorages06 Aug 2024, SingaporeSingapore’s Port Master has restricted all vessels from transiting, anchoring or remaining in the demarcated area at the Eastern Anchorages from 1530…
Establishing Panama as a Home Port and Port of Call is a priority for the new administration of the Panama Maritime Authority (AMP). “Promoting the arrival of cruises to our…
Long-term slot allocation for Neopanamax vessels02 Aug 2024, Panama Canal, PanamaThe Panama Canal Authority has announced the Long-Term Slot Allocation (LoTSA) initiative for Neopanamax vessels, to enhance Transit Reservation System…
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Light & Life Saving Dues, Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) Fee tariff updates02 Jul 2024, TurkeyUpdated Light & Life Saving Dues for Transit Status Vessels at Turkish Straits and VTS Fee…
Marine Weather Forecast Update29 Jun 2024, BahamasMarine Weather Forecast Update for 28 June 2024.READ MORE Traffic suspension for yacht races28 Jun 2024, Bosphorus, TurkeyYacht races are scheduled for The Maritime…
Port dues concession for vessels using green fuels27 Jun 2024, Gangavaram, IndiaAdani Ports and Logistics has reinstated a concession scheme for vessels using alternative fuels at the port of Gangavaram,…
Revision of maximum permissible draft24 Jun 2024, Karaikal PortKaraikal Port has advised the revision of a new maximum permissible draft for the Channel and Berths 1, 2, 3 & 4…
Fort McHenry Channel reopened12 Jun 2024, Baltimore, United StatesThe U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port has reopened the Fort McHenry Channel to commercial vessel traffic for 24-hour availability.READ MORE…
Professor ManMohan Sodhi (pictured above), Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management at Bayes Business School (formerly Cass), said: “Many shippers are willing to take the longer route to avoid…