OSLO, Norway – 20 January, 2026 CMA CGM has announced its FAL1, FAL3 and MEX services connecting Asia and Europe, which recently began transiting Suez Canal again on backhaul voyages,…
OSLO, Norway – 5 December 2025 Major carrier CMA CGM has announced its INDAMEX service will transit Suez Canal on fronthaul and backhaul voyages between India/Pakistan and US East Coast…
Change to Port Said North Area coordinates13 Nov 2025, Suez Canal, EgyptThe Suez Canal Authority (SCA) has announced an upcoming change to the Port Said North Area limit line.READ MORE…
Commissioning of OR-II Berth12 Nov 2025, Visakhapatnam, IndiaVisakhapatnam’s OR-II berth is now commissioned and opened for berthing and cargo handling operations.READ MORE Stay dues for vessels performing logistical operations in…
OSLO – Norway, 11 November 2026 – Houthi militia have reportedly ceased attacks on Israel and shipping in the Red Sea (source: AP) – the impact would be seismic for global…
Impact of national strike on maritime traffic13 Oct 2025, BelgiumMaritime traffic to/from Antwerp will be suspended from 19.30 hours local time today (13 October) until 07.30 on 15 October, due…
Wave wall construction works at Sai Wan, Cheung Chau30 Jul 2025, Hong KongFor 20 months, construction works for wave wall at Sai Wan, Cheung Chau will be carried out.READ MORE…
Dock workers’ strike update (8 July)08 Jul 2025, Mumbai & Cochin, IndiaFollowing yesterday’s announcement of a one-day strike on 10 July at Mumbai, dock workers have declared they will also…
Award-winning Middle East writer and multimedia journalist Iason Athanasiadis explores Donald Trump’s Gaza vision through the lens of 21st-century trade wars and the global race to control the world’s most…
India-Pakistan situation update (13 May 2025)13 May 2025, India & PakistanOperations at all ports in India are reported to be normal, without any delays/interruptions.READ MORE Containership rebate on Canal tolls13…
Yacht races cancelled24 Apr 2025, Bosphorus, TurkiyeThe Presidential International 6th Yacht Races planned to be held in the Bosphorus today (24 April) have been cancelled.READ MORE Establishment of Restricted Area…
Aids to Navigation change in ship channel11 Feb 2025, Houston, United StatesChange in channel dimensions within the Houston Ship Channel from Lights 63/64 to Lights 83/84 (South Boaters Cut to…
John Faraclas on ERT’s global radio station “The Voice of Greece”, in the program “Greeks Everywhere”, with Thanos Choupis who interviewed him on the ragging wars and others about to…
SUEZ CANAL: STEPS FOR PREVENTING CLAIMS DURING TRANSIT Where vessels are about to transit the Suez Canal, the Club recommends that Members make their Masters aware of the following requirements/…
Increase of Electronic Service fees18 Oct 2024, Suez Canal, EgyptFrom 1 January 2025, Electronic Services Fees $50 for all ships over GRT 300 MT transiting Suez Canal will increase to…
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…
Anchoring of vessels at Changi East Deposition Area (CEDA)06 Jun 2024, SingaporeBulk carriers are anchoring at the break bulking slot ABBL1 at (CEDA) until 3 December.READ MORE Extension of rebate…
Suspension of traffic15 Mar 2024, Dardanelles, TurkeyVessel traffic in the Dardanelles will be suspended due to the ‘18 March Canakkale Victory and Martyrs’ Day’ rehearsals and events.READ MORE Ports at…
Brussels, 19 February 2024 – The World Shipping Council (WSC) today expressed gratitude to EUNAVFOR on the launch of Operation ASPIDES, a defensive maritime security operation to safeguard freedom of navigation…
Introduction As we enter in to the third month of escalating conflict in Yemen this has prompted significant rerouting of vessels with far-reaching consequences for global trade and transport and…
Oslo, Norway, 22 December 2023 The crisis in the Red Sea region has sent the cost of ocean freight shipping spiralling as the market continues to react to vessels being…
Suspension of port operations during holiday period18 Dec 2023, Subic Bay, PhilippinesThe Port of Subic Bay has published the timings of its suspension of port operations over Christmas and New…
Oslo, Norway, 14 December 2023 Missile and drone attacks by Houthi militia on merchant ships passing through the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden could trigger a global supply chain…
Suez Canal convoy timings14 Aug 2023, Suez Canal, Egypt Entry times expected to return to normal on 15 August Read More » Port and utility charges revised14 Aug 2023, Gujarat,…
Panamax Locks cancelled slots09 Aug 2023, Panama Canal Additional information from the Panama Canal Authority regarding cancelled slots while Condition 3 is in effect in the Panamax Locks Read More…