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EBRD buys 10.84% Stake in Turkish Port Operator Global Liman Isletmeleri AS
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has acquired stake in Turkish cruise port operator Global Ports Port Operator (GLI), one of the world's largest port operating companies.In a statement, the bank said the minor stake would be used to finance GLI's expansion in Turkey and abroad. GLI became the world's largest cruise port operator following its acquisition of Spanish operator Creuers a year ago. GLI (or G ......
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Cosco and China Merchants complete Turkish terminal acquisition
COSCO Group and China Merchants Group have completed their joint acquisition of Turkey's third largest container terminal, a key step in realising Beijing's Maritime Silk Road initiative.The project delivery agreement was signed in Antalya, Turkey by Cosco chairman Ma Zehua, China Merchants Group head Li Jianhong, CIC deputy general manager Zhang Qing and Turkish conglomerate FIBA Group chairman Husnu Ozyegin, with Chinese and Turkish presidents ......
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Strait of Istanbul will be closed on both sides temporarily
The Notice of the Istanbul Harbour Master informs that due to the 3rd Bridge (Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge) construction works, the Strait of Istanbul will be closed on both sides temporarily to the international sea traffic, between 05:00 - 19:00 hours on 08 November 2015 and only navy ships and cruise vessel's passage will be allowed. The notification of closures will be at short notice and all the vessels and ......
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Strait of Istanbul will be closed on both sides temporarily
Strait of Istanbul will be closed on both sides temporarilyThe Notice of the Istanbul Harbour Master informs that due to the 3rd Bridge (Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge) construction works, the Strait of Istanbul will be closed on both sides temporarily to the international sea traffic, between 05:00 - 19:00 hours on 29 October 2015 and only navy ships and cruise vessel's passage will be allowed. The notification of closures will be at s ......
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Strait of Istanbul will be closed on both sides temporarily
Strait of Istanbul will be closed on both sides temporarilyThe Notice of the Istanbul Harbour Master informs that due to the 3rd Bridge (Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge) construction works, the Strait of Istanbul will be closed on both sides temporarily to the international sea traffic, between 08:00 - 16:00 hours on 21 October 2015 and only navy ships and cruise vessel's passage will be allowed. The notification of closures will be at s ......
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Strait of Istanbul will be closed on both sides temporarily
Strait of Istanbul will be closed on both sides temporarilyThe Notice of the Istanbul Harbour Master informs that due to the 3rd Bridge (Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge) construction works, the Strait of Istanbul will be closed on both sides temporarily to the international sea traffic, between 05:00 - 13:00 hours on 19 October 2015 and only navy ships and cruise vessel's passage will be allowed. The notification of closures will be at s ......
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Turkish Ship Recycling Industry
The ship recycling industry finds its place in a natural technological process in reducing the maritime risks to a minimum when withdrawal of ships completed their economic life cycle are being replaced by ships in new tonnage and environmentally friendly technology with more operating efficiency. Ship recycling is undoubtedly the most "environmentally friendly" way of disposal of the ships reached at the end of their business li ......
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Strait of Istanbul will be closed on both sides temporarily
The Notice of the Istanbul Harbour Master informs that due to the 3rd Bridge (Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge) construction works, the Strait of Istanbul will be closed on both sides temporarily to the international sea traffic, between 05:00 - 13:00 hours on 07 October 2015 and only navy ships and cruise vessel's passage will be allowed. The notification of closures will be at short notice and all the vessels and sea crafts sailing in t ......
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Strait of Istanbul will be closed on both sides temporarily
The Notice of the Istanbul Harbour Master informs that due to the 3rd Bridge (Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge) construction works, the Strait of Istanbul will be closed on both sides temporarily to the international sea traffic, between 05:00 - 13:00 hours on 05 October 2015 and only navy ships and cruise vessel's passage will be allowed. The notification of closures will be at short notice and all the vessels and sea crafts sailing in t ......
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Rail freight interface to link Turkey with Paris
A new freight service combining ro-ro and rail transport will link Turkey with Paris and markets beyond.Turkish intermodal operator EKOL and SNCF's Logistics' subsidiary Viia have teamed up to launch a rail freight 'motorway' service between the French Mediterranean port of Sète and a Paris rail hub.Last year, EKOL launched a weekly ro-ro service between the Turkish port of Izmir and Sète with a capacity of 180 trailers and a transit time of 48 ......
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MANPOWER THEME FOR WORLD MARITIME DAY EVENT
The need for trainees to receive adequate and relevant experience afloat was one of the common themes at the International Maritime Organisation in London on World Maritime Day last week. A series of events were held at the IMO headquarters around the day , which had included presentations to both primary school pupils and teenagers who might possibly consider a maritime career.On World Maritime Day itself, the organisation hosted an internation ......
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Strait of Istanbul will be closed on both sides temporarily
The Notice of the Istanbul Harbour Master informs that due to the 3rd Bridge (Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge) construction works, the Strait of Istanbul will be closed on both sides temporarily to the international sea traffic, between 04:00 - 12:00 hours on 12 September 2015. The notification of closures will be at short notice and all the vessels and sea crafts sailing in the local traffic should observe the warnings and caution ......
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Strait of Istanbul will be closed on both sides temporarily
The Notice of the Istanbul Harbour Master informs that due to the 3rd Bridge (Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge) construction works, the Strait of Istanbul will be closed on both sides temporarily to the international sea traffic, between 04:00 - 12:00 hours on 05 September 2015. The notification of closures will be at short notice and all the vessels and sea crafts sailing in the local traffic should observe the warnings and caution ......
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Strait of Istanbul will be closed on both sides temporarily
The Notice of the Istanbul Harbour Master informs that due to the 3rd Bridge (Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge) construction works, the Strait of Istanbul will be closed on both sides temporarily to the international sea traffic, between 06:00 - 14:00 hours on 29 August 2015. The notification of closures will be at short notice and all the vessels and sea crafts sailing in the local traffic should observe the warnings and caut ......
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Strait of Istanbul will be closed on both sides temporarily
The Notice of the Istanbul Harbour Master informs that due to the 3rd Bridge (Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge) construction works, the Strait of Istanbul will be closed on both sides temporarily to the international sea traffic, between 04:00 - 12:00 hours on 19 August 2015. The notification of closures will be at short notice and all the vessels and sea crafts sailing in the local traffic should observe the warnings and caut ......
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Lloyds Ship Managament, Mannin and Training Conference in Manila
Lloyds Ship Managament (LSM), Manning and Training Conference in Manila International Chamber of Shipping is a sponsor for this year's LMS Manning and Training Confereance in Manila from 12th – 13th November 2015. ICS members can receive a special 20% discount when quoting FKT2877ICSWL should they wish to attend. Both Peter Hinchliffe , Natalie Shaw and many more experts wil ......
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Maersk bans calcium hypochlorite shipments
Fire on Maersk Seoul last month prompts orderMAERSK Line has imposed a ban on shipments of calcium hypochlorite by certain vendors after a recent fire on board one of its containerships.Although it is not yet clear whether an explosion and subsequent blaze on the 8,400 teu Maersk Seoul was caused by calcium hypochlorite, a bleaching and water-purifying agent, the line has taken action as a precaution.Several containers on the ship were dest ......
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Containerships Ltd. New Black Sea Express Azov - Istanbul - Gemlik
Direct link from Russian port of Azov will connect Turkey via ports of Istanbul (MARDAS) and Gemlik (RODAPORT) with further connections to North African countries.Service will start on the 20th of August and will run every 10 days thereafter. Transit time Azov - Istanbul is 3 days only.The Black Sea Express service will provide indirect links to Libya's ports of Misrata and Al Khums, Tunisian ports of Bizerte and Annaba, and Algeria's ......
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Strait of Istanbul will be closed on both sides temporarily
The Notice of the Istanbul Harbour Master informs that due to the 3rd Bridge (Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge) construction works, the Strait of Istanbul will be closed on both sides temporarily to the international sea traffic, between 07:00 - 14:00 hours on 12 August 2015. The notification of closures will be at short notice and all the vessels and sea crafts sailing in the local traffic should observe the warnings and cauti ......
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44th Turkish Navy Cup 2015 Ertugrul Offshore Yacht Racing first stage will be held at the Strait of Istanbul
The Notice of the Istanbul Harbour Master informs that due to 44th Turkish Navy Cup 2015 Ertugrul Offshore Yacht Racing first stage will be held at the Strait of Istanbul Beylerbeyi – Bozcaada part, between 13:00 - 15:00 hours on 07 August 2015. All vessel intend to pass through the mentioned racing course area should delay their passage to do not interrupt racing activity , and be advised to be ......
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