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01 Apr 2020

Djibouti

Mooring ropes
As per instructions received from Harbour Master’s office, all vessels coming to Djibouti should have synthetic mooring ropes only to put out.  Wire ropes will strictly not...
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01 Apr 2020

Tema & Takoradi, Ghana

Port operations update
Only vessels carrying fuels, foodstuffs, medicines are permitted at the port of Tema. At Takoradi, operations are continuing as normal. No crew changes are permitted. All...
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01 Apr 2020

China

Foreign crew changes suspended
China’s Ministry of Transport has announced the suspension of foreign crew changes in China. This includes crew from Taiwan and Hong Kong. Only the Chinese crew from mainland...
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01 Apr 2020

El Salvador

Port ops continue amid quarantine
Port operations in El Salvador are continuing around the clock, with restrictions, despite the country being under quarantine and the airport being closed due to COVID-19. (For...
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01 Apr 2020

South Africa

COVID-19 Lockdown: South African Ports Open for Cargo Operations
In compliance with the lockdown, the Transnet National Port Authority (TNPA) has sent out numerous communications on how the ports will be operating during this period. In...
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01 Apr 2020

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

“Echoes of Hope” initiative
Abu Dhabi Ports along with Federal Transport Authority have launched "Echoes of Hope". All the vessels and marine units in the ports will launch their horns daily at 18:30 Abu...
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14 Aug 2024

Algeciras, Spain

GAC Spain expands to Port of Huelva, paving the way for Spain’s energy future
GAC Spain, a leading provider of shipping and logistics services in the Iberian Peninsula, has opened a new office at the Port of Huelva, enhancing its support for customers...
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14 Jun 2024

Tauranga, New Zealand

GAC to acquire Quadrant Pacific’s ship agency business
GAC Group, a leading provider of shipping, logistics and marine services in the Asia-Pacific market, has entered into an agreement with Quadrant Pacific to acquire its agency...
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06 Oct 2024

Editorial

Smarter ports, smarter agents
The fully automated port, in perpetual motion around the clock, is now a reality.
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29 Sep 2024

Editorial

Soda cans and coffee: future fuels?
Many of us turn to energy drinks or coffee for an extra boost, but now engineers are developing ways to convert them to energy that could drive the world’s shipping fleet.
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