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Greece extends naval advisory to deter Russian oil ship-to-ship transfers

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Greece extends naval advisory to deter Russian oil ship-to-ship transfers

The Greek navy has extended an advisory to ban ship traffic off the coast of the southeastern Peloponnese to prevent ship-to-ship transfers of Russian oil. International sanctions have made trading Russian oil difficult, leading to vessels avoiding cargo and vessel checks by Greek authorities in offshore transfer points. The advisory is aimed at deterring such activities and may be extended further to push away ship-to-ship transfers close to Greek waters.

Boeing lands in Istanbul without front landing gear, no casualties [VIDEO]

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Boeing lands in Istanbul without front landing gear, no casualties [VIDEO]

A FedEx Airlines cargo plane landed at Istanbul Airport without its front landing gear deployed, following guidance from the control tower, but managed to stay on the runway. There were no casualties and the runway was temporarily closed after the incident.

Cambodia says it will cut shipping through Vietnam by 70% with new China-funded Mekong canal

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Cambodia says it will cut shipping through Vietnam by 70% with new China-funded Mekong canal

Cambodia plans to cut shipping through Vietnamese ports by 70% due to a .7 billion China-funded upgrade of a canal connecting the Mekong River basin to the Cambodian coast.

Maersk says Red Sea disruption will cut capacity by 15-20 per cent in second quarter

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Maersk says Red Sea disruption will cut capacity by 15-20 per cent in second quarter

The disruption to container shipping traffic in the Red Sea is expected to reduce the industry’s capacity between the Far East and Europe by 15-20% in the second quarter.

RoRo traffic up 75% in Limassol since 2017

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RoRo traffic up 75% in Limassol since 2017

– Limassol port has seen a 75% rise in wheeled cargo traffic since DP World Limassol took over its operation in 2017.
– DP World Limassol operates Cyprus’ largest RoRo terminal, processing around 60,000 multipurpose RoRo units last year alone.
– RoRo shipping is the most popular method for transporting wheeled cargo in a cost-effective manner.
– Limassol port is a natural gateway for the transportation of vehicles to and from the Middle East and continental Europe.
– DP World Limassol has made significant investments in the terminal, equipment, and operational processes over the past seven years.
– DP World Limassol serves numerous industries and welcomed a wide range of vessels, including passenger ships like the ferry connecting Greece and Cyprus.

Shipping minister wraps up successful visit to China

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Shipping minister wraps up successful visit to China

Fact: The Deputy Ministry of Shipping in Cyprus released a statement about Minister Marina Hadjimanolis’ visit to China, where she met with executives from shipping companies, brokerage firms, financial institutions, and local officials in Guangzhou.

Gaza aid flotilla halted after vessels flag removed, activists say

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A humanitarian aid flotilla destined for Gaza was halted after Guinea Bissau removed its flag from two vessels, as the activists of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition stated. The flotilla, organized by the Turkish Humanitarian Relief Foundation, aimed to deliver aid directly to Gaza. Israel’s assault on Gaza has resulted in the deaths of at least 34,700 Palestinians, while UN experts demanded safe passage for the flotilla and adherence to international law.

Shipping Deputy Minister in China for ship naming ceremony

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Shipping Deputy Minister in China for ship naming ceremony

Fact: Shipping Deputy Minister Marina Hadjimanolis traveled to Guangzhou, China to attend the naming ceremony of the cargo ship ‘AAL Limassol’, owned by AAL Shipping, a subsidiary of Schoeller Holdings.

New approach needed for maritime hub

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New approach needed for maritime hub

Singapore has been declared the world’s premier shipping center in the sixth Leading Maritime Cities survey. Cyprus, specifically Limassol, needs to improve its shipping infrastructure to be included among the top 50 cities in the future. Cyprus has made progress in improving its shipping sector, but more efforts are needed in areas such as research, technology, green transformation, and competitiveness to become a leading maritime center.

CSC demands release of MSC Aries crew

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CSC demands release of MSC Aries crew

The Cyprus Shipping Chamber is calling for the immediate release of the 25 crew members on board the Portuguese-flagged containership MSC Aries, which was seized by Iran in retaliation for Israel’s bombing of the Iranian consulate in Damascus.