Malagasy Independence Day fireworks display 24 Jun 2022, Toamasina (Port of Tamatave), MadagascarDue to a fireworks programme to mark Malagasy Independence Day, petroleum tankers may not stay alongside between 1400…
Closure of strait for yacht races 22 Jun 2022, Bosphorus Strait, TurkeyYacht races will be held in the Bosphorus Strait on Saturday 2 July as part of Maritime And Cabotage…
Revised Berthing Policy & Tariff Structure at AHPL Terminal Hazira 17 Jun 2022, Cochin, IndiaEffective from Wednesday 15 June 2022 Read more » Offshore ADNOC 3D Seismic Survey 17 Jun 2022,…
Rebate renewal for crude oil tankers 14 Jun 2022, Suez Canal, EgyptThe Suez Canal Authority has decided to renew rebate circulars for crude oil tankers. Read more » Port charges waiver…
Suez Canal fixed rebates extended 13 Jun 2022, Suez Canal, EgyptOngoing rebates for bulk carriers on certain routes Read more » Port tariffs to increase 13 Jun 2022, Kaarsto, NorwayDue to…
31st Al Gaffal Long Distance Race 01 Jun 2022, Sir Bu Na’air island to the Coast of Dubai, United Arab EmiratesThe 31st Al Gaffal Long Distance Race from 3 to…
The Dry Market had one of its worse weeks with the BDI (Baltic Dry Index) diving down to 2,681 points, thanks to the volatile Capes – losing 660 points since…
Over 400 professionals from the ports and maritime sector meet face-to-face for the first time since Guangzhou conference in 2019 The IAPH 2022 World Ports Conference got underway today in…
New Customs initiative 13 May 2022, Khalifa Port, United Arab EmiratesAbu Dhabi Customs have suspended the duty deposit requirement for shipments moving to Free Zone facilities. Read more » Consultation on…
Offshore ADNOC 3D seismic survey operations 10 May 2022, Zayed Port/Musaffah, United Arab EmiratesUntil 16 May, up to ten vessels are engaged in the deployment of cables with seismic nodes…
Capes’ rise lifts the BDI – now standing at 2,718, whilst Wets remain with mixed feelings. The Third World War continues with the Russian aggression in Ukraine – and possibly…
Berthing of Cape vessels 20 Apr 2022, Paradip, IndiaCape vessels with full ahead maneuvering at speed less than 11.3kts are not allowed at Paradip Port from 1 April to 31…
PCR test requirements 12 Apr 2022, Khor Fakkan/Jebel Ali/Fujairah/Dubai, United Arab EmiratesLatest updates on PCR test requirements. Read more » Week-long public holiday 12 Apr 2022, IndonesiaShip owners and operators with…
ISTANBUL, April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ Minister of Transport and Infrastructure H.E. Adil Karaismailoğlu made important statements in the “Transport Vision 2053” meeting where the transport and communication infrastructure plans of…
Revised tariff for NIOB berth 06 Apr 2022, Paradip, IndiaA revised tariff is now applicable at JSW Paradip Terminal (P) Ltd. (NIOB berth). Read more » Revised general cargo tariff 06…
Terminal opened, increasing winds expected 04 Apr 2022, Buckeye Bahamas Hub Terminal, BahamasBuckeye Bahamas Terminal Hub has now reopened, but increasing winds and choppy seas are expected from tomorrow into…
The ongoing armed conflict between the Russian Federation and Ukraine presents a serious and immediate threat to the safety and security of crews and vessels operating in the region. IMO…
Terminal closed 01 Apr 2022, Buckeye Bahamas Hub Terminal, BahamasThe Buckeye Bahamas Hub Terminal remains closed conditions as weather conditions at sea continue to deteriorate. Read more » Shore leave for…
Suspension of traffic 28 Mar 2022, Bosphorus, TurkeyVessel traffic in the Bosphorus Strait was suspended from 09.24 to 11.30 hours local time and again from 12.10 today (28 March) due…
Suspension of service at two SPMs 23 Mar 2022, Novorossiysk, RussiaService at the Novorossiysk CPC SPM-2 has been suspended, and SPM-3 has been temporarily decommissioned. Read more » Transits resumed 23…
Traffic suspended after engine failure 23 Mar 2022, Dardanelles, TurkeyA general cargo vessel suffered an engine failure while transiting in Dardanelles from south to north. Read more » COVID-19 testing requirements…
Withheld or erroneous reporting of defects 17 Mar 2022, Suez Canal, EgyptFrom 1 April, if a Suez Canal Authority representative detects deliberate withholding and/or negligence to report any defects in…
Hot Port News from GAC Traffic suspension for 18 March Canakkale Victory & Martyrs’ Day 14 Mar 2022, Dardanelles, TurkeyVessel traffic in the Dardanelles will be suspended due to the…
IACS Council Withdraws Russian Register’s Membership of IACS Following the recent, tragic developments in Ukraine and resulting actions taken by governments and other entities worldwide including, in particular, sanctions in…
Vital Statistics for the 2021 100 Top Women in Shipping By Anny Zade We have not experienced anything like this and never witnessed or heard anything to be as closely…