Canals

ERT’s Antonis Karagiannakis questions John Faraclas of allaboutshipping on current geopolitical issues in a very uncertain global environment

Shipping analyst John Faraclas on “KALES THALASSES” (Smooth Seas)

The shipping analyst, lecturer on shipping issues in educational institutions and organizations abroad and especially the United Kingdom, member of the Chios Marine Club, of the HESGB (Hellenic Engineers Society of Great Britain), author and co-founder of allaboutshipping.co.uk , John Faraclas spoke on the program “KALES THALASSES” (Smooth Seas) about the current geopolitical situation and its consequences for Global Shipping.

We...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/24/erts-antonis-karagiannakis-questions-john-faraclas-of-allaboutshipping-current-geopolitical-issues-in-a-very-uncertain-global-environment/

Greece in the World today

Honoured to participate among world acclaimed Greeks in today’s programme organised by Thanasis Houpis of Voice of Greece / ERT and cover the despicable attacks against Merchant ships by the Houthi and others in the Red Sea and elsewhere:

“Η Ελλάδα στον κόσμο” με τον Θανάση Χούπη | 18.03.2025

“Η Ελλάδα στον κόσμο” με τον Θανάση Χούπη | 18.03.2025

“Η Ελλάδα στον κόσμο” με τον Θανάση Χούπη | 18.03.2025

Our part is between 20’42” and 28’02”.

With Greek Ocean Going Shipping being number one on...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/18/greece-in-the-world-today/

SEA GUARDIAN Threat & Risk Assessment 01 – 07 March 2025

John (Ioannis) Pavlopoulos, President Sea Guardian SG Ltd., Vice Admiral (ret.) H.N. , Honorary Commander in Chief of the Hellenic Fleet , Former Military Representative of Greece  to the NATO and EU 

THREAT & RISK ASSESSMENT BRIEF UPDATE ​

​​ Brief Update No 25/08 Date: 07 Mar 2025

​​ STATEMENT

This document has been approved for distribution by Sea Guardian S.G. Ltd / Operations Department. The provided Intel and information derive from open sources, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), the...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/07/sea-guardian-threat-risk-assessment-01-07-march-2025/

Death of Diplomacy – part 2

by John Faraclas

This is the ideal moment to refer again to the Death of Diplomacy following our first comment which coincided with the US elections last November.

Situation on Planet Ocean and in particular the messy Ukrainian and Middle Eastern wars are not yet over and we are going to witness incalculable repercussions affecting us all and many more conflicts which are about to surface.

In certain quarters, diplomacy (so-called) is being replaced by overt bullying, insults and role-play (aimed...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/03/death-of-diplomacy-part-2/

Steelpaint to protect Emden Great Sea Lock

The historic Great Sea lock will be refurbished with a Steelpaint protective coating system. Photograph courtesy of Andreas Burmann/NPorts.

STEELPAINT TO PROTECT EMDEN’S GREAT SEA LOCK AS PART OF MAMMOTH REFURBISHMENT PROJECT

Emden’s Great Sea Lock (Große Seeschleuse) is to be protected from corrosion with a Steelpaint coating system following a substantial contract award by the Lower Saxony Port Authority (Niedersachsen Ports) as part of major refurbish and renewal project.

Opened in 1913 to...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/03/steelpaint-to-protect-emden-great-sea-lock/

American Club Member Alert (February 27, 2025)

FEBRUARY 27, 2025
TURKEY: ISTANBUL STRAIT ANCHORAGE AREAS
In an effort to reduce congestion at the southern entrance of the Istanbul Strait anchorage area, the Directorate General of Maritime Affairs have taken steps to increase navigation, safety and environmental protection while also facilitating fishing activities in the region. These steps are summarized as follows: 
1. Vessels waiting in drift in the Sea of Marmara are directed to proceed to one of the...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/02/27/american-club-member-alert-february-27-2025/

SEA GUARDIAN Threat & Risk Assessment 14 Feb – 21 Feb 2025

Vice Admiral (ret.) H.N. John (Ioannis) Pavlopoulos, Honorary Commander in Chief of the Hellenic Fleet,  Former Military Representative of Greece  to the NATO and EU 

Brief Update No 25/05 Date: 21 Feb 2025

​​ STATEMENT

This document has been approved for distribution by Sea Guardian S.G. Ltd / Operations Department. The provided Intel and information derive from open sources, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), the Joint Maritime Information Center (JMIC) and United Kingdom Maritime Trade...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/02/21/sea-guardian-threat-risk-assessment-14-feb-21-feb-2025/

DP World advances first phase of US$80 million Sokhna Logistics Park

Image used are for illustrative purpose, as the park is being constructed meanwhile

Park will offer a comprehensive range of trade enabling services

Strategically located within the Suez Canal Economic Zone with direct access to the Port of Ain Sokhna

Ain Sokhna, Egypt – 11 FEBRUARY 2025 – DP World has reached a major milestone in the development of the Sokhna Logistics Park, with 65% of the first phase now complete. The $80 million, state-of-the-art logistics hub, strategically located in the...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/02/11/dp-world-advances-first-phase-of-us80-million-sokhna-logistics-park/

European Federation of Inland Ports calls for a Stronger EU Transport Budget to Ensure Connectivity, Sustainability, and Resilience

Turi Fiorito

The European Federation of Inland Ports (EFIP) has joined with over 45 European organisations to call on the General Affairs and Economic and Financial Affairs Ministers to preserve and strengthen a dedicated European transport funding instrument in the future EU budget. The letter “A competitive and resilient Europe requires a stronger EU transport budget” highlights the role of a modern connected transport network in the success of the European Single Market.

Inland Ports: The...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/02/05/european-federation-of-inland-ports-calls-for-a-stronger-eu-transport-budget-to-ensure-connectivity-sustainability-and-resilience/

FreightWaves Classics/ Infrastructure: Construction of the Delaware and Hudson Canal began 197 years ago

Mountains of coal were transferred to Hudson River barges at Roundout, NY. (Photo: Wayne County Historical Society/National Park Service)

The period between 1800 and 1850 has been termed the Canal Era in United States history. Since the country’s founding after the War of Independence, the new nation’s leaders understood the need for a network of internal improvements to make continental transportation easier. 

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The Erie...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/freightwaves-classicsinfrastructure-construction-of-the-delaware-and-hudson-canal-began-197-years-ago

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