The Top 3 Maritime Gateways of the Middle East The Middle East sits at the crossroads of global trade —...
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Ningbo-Zhoushan
Ningbo-Zhoushan – World largest container shipping port The Port of Ningbo-Zhoushan in China stands as the world’s largest bulk-cargo port...
Worlds Busiest Ports – The Global Giants of the Trade
Worlds Busiest Ports – The Global Giants of the Trade In the intricate web of global commerce, seaports serve as...
Mina Salman Port Bahrain – A Snapshot
Mina Salman Port Bahrain – A Snapshot Mina Salman Port is located in Manama, Bahrain and is another primary cargo...
Bahrain – A Modern Maritime Hub
Bahrain – A Modern Maritime Hub The Kingdom of Bahrain, a small but strategically located island nation in the Arabian...
Jurong Port at The Port of Singapore – Key Features
Jurong Port at The Port of Singapore – Key Features Jurong Port, located at the port of Singapore, is the...
Singapore Special
We are pleased to offer a Hull Cleaning Special at Singapore (Excluding Mob/De-mob) Includes:- Vertical Side, Flat Bottom, Rudder,...
Port of Singapore – a Rich Maritime History
Port of Singapore – a Rich Maritime History The Port of Singapore has a rich history that dates back to...
Exansions & Development at Port of Kavala
Exansions & Development at Port of Kavala The Port of Kavala has been undergoing significant expansion and development recently. Here...
The Port of Kavala – a Vital Mediterranean Hub
The Port of Kavala – a Vital Mediterranean Hub The Port of Kavala, located in the northern part of Greece,...
Glaros Shipwreck site, Greece
Glaros Shipwreck site, Greece The Glaros Shipwreck site is a fascinating underwater archaeological site located off the coast of the...
Maritime Attractions In Greece
Maritime Attractions In Greece Greece is a treasure trove of maritime attractions, thanks to its rich history and stunning coastline....
Globalization – The Effect on Maritime Trade
Globalization – The Effect on Maritime Trade Globalization is the process of interaction and integration among people, companies, and governments worldwide....
Mediterranean Shipping – A Historical Overview
Mediterranean Shipping – A Historical Overview The Mediterranean Sea has long been a vital hub for trade, cultural exchange, and...
Heraklion Port – a Snapshot in Time
Heraklion Port – a Snapshot in Time A Gateway to Crete Heraklion Port, located on the northern coast of the...
Port of Milos Island – Greece
Port of Milos Island – Greece Milos Island, situated in the Aegean Sea, boasts a strategically significant port that enhances...
The History and the Role of Women in the Shipping Industry
The History and the Role of Women in the Shipping Industry It’s International Women’s Month and we’re looking at the...
Volos Port, Greece
Volos Port, Greece The Port Volos Port, also known as Bolos, lies in the Aegean Sea in the East...
Port of Thessaloniki, Greece – Then and Now
Port of Thessaloniki, Greece – Then and Now Thessalolniki – The City Name Thessaloniki, a city situated in Northern...
PIRAEUS PORT SPECIAL OFFER
PIRAEUS PORT SPECIAL OFFER If you have vessels calling Piraeus Port you may wish to book our current special on...
Piraeus Port – Combining Ancient History With Modern Convenience
Piraeus Port – Combining Ancient History With Modern Convenience From Past To Present PIRAEUS Port is a natural harbour which...
Gibraltar Shipwrecks – Exploring The SS Excellent
Gibraltar Shipwrecks – Exploring The SS Excellent Gibraltar shipwrkecks – Gibraltar has a fair number of shipwrecks, being positioned...
Port Of Gibraltar – The Entry To The Mediterranean
Port Of Gibraltar – The Entry To The Mediterranean The Port of Gibraltar, located in the city Gibraltar on the...
Shipping Outlook 2024
Shipping Outlook 2024 Looking back on 2023 and looking forward to 2024, we’ve taken look at a few opinion pieces...
RED SEA DISRUPTIONS
RED SEA DISRUPTIONS In response to the increased number of vessels bypassing the Red Sea, due to the Red Sea...
Seafarers at Christmas
Seafarers at Christmas – away from home December for many people around the world means time for rest, relaxation and...
Port Of Bilbao – In A Prize Winning City
Port Of Bilbao – In A Prize Winning City The Port of Bilbao, found in the Bay of Biscany in...
Laem Chabang Port in Thailand
LAEM CHABANG PORT, THAILAND – 8 FAST FACTS Laem Chabang is a port city in Chonburi Province, Thailand, located on...
PORT OF SINGAPORE – 10 FAST FACTS
PORT OF SINGAPORE – 10 FAST FACTS SINGAPORE… It is both a city and a sovereign state, at the...
AFRICA Hull Cleaning & Propeller Polishing
Hull Cleaning & Propeller Polishing – Africa Did you know, we offer a Hull Cleaning & Propeller Polishing Service at...
The Woman at the Helm of Port of Call Consulting
The Woman at the Helm of Port of Call Consulting As it is Women’s Month, I’ve decided to tell my...
Capacity Expansion Plans Of The Durban Port Terminal
Durban Port is South Africa’s premier port and logistics hub. With the expected traffic increase over the next 10-20 years,...
Durban Port Special Offer
Durban Port Special Offer PP&I as well as sea chest cleaning on vessels up to 249m – US$4200.00 PP&I...
11 Interesting facts about the RMS Titanic
Titanic, browse through 11 Interesting facts about the RMS Titanic The Titanic was built in Belfast, Ireland, 1909 by Harland...
African Port Development in the 2020s
African Port Development in the 2020s The maritime industry remains a very dynamic field of business. According to the IMO,...
Port of Mombasa
THE PORT OF MOMBASA – 10 FAST FACTS The Port of Mombasa is the largest port north of Durban, on...
Suez Canal – 10 Fast Facts
Suez Canal – 10 Fast Facts Read through 10 facts on Suez Canal below: 1. The Arabian name for the...
Suez Special Offer
Suez Special Offer Propeller polishing for free when underwater hull cleaning is completed. Free quick underwater photographic hull inspection...
Mombasa Free UNDERWATER inspection
Mombasa Free UNDERWATER inspection Free UNDERWATER inspection For all Vessels calling Mombasa.Contact us to book.
South African Ocean’s Economy
South African Ocean’s Economy How South Africa Plans to Unlock the Potential of the South African Ocean’s Economy The South...
Egypt to Lengthen the Suez Canal by 10km
Egypt to Lengthen the Suez Canal Finally, some good news about the Suez Canal! After Ever Given got stuck here...
A Quick Guide to the Main Ports in Hawaii and What Makes Each One Great
The Main Ports in Hawaii Knowing where the various ports are located can be tricky if you aren’t familiar with...
What you Need to Know about DP World $1.1bn port in Senegal
After much anticipation, on Monday, 3 January 2022, Senegal President Macky Sall laid the foundation stone for the construction of...
What Does 2022 Hold for the Shipping Industry?
What Does 2022 Hold for the Shipping Industry? After 2020, many of us thought that 2021 would be a much...
Odessa Port in Ukraine
Get to Know Odessa Port in Ukraine What we love about ports around the world is how much history they...
Interesting Old Shipwrecks Along South Africa’s Coast
Due to South Africa’s coastline of some 2500km, parts of which is dangerous, it’s no surprise that there are more...
Sights and Surrounds at the Port of Antwerp
Located in Flanders (Belgium) in the City of Antwerp, is the Port of Antwerp. It is Europe’s second-largest seaport after...
The Port of Buenos Aires – Then and Now
In Argentina, the Port of Buenos Aires serves as the main port to the country. This city is rich in...
Maritime Books – Historical Interest
Maritime Books – Historical Interest We’ve chosen a few maritime books – historical interest topics to dive into this month....
Port of Auckland – Some Fast and Interesting Facts
Getting to Know the Port of Auckland We’re taking a closer look at the Port of Auckland by sharing some...
Transnet Cyber-Attack : What Can We Learn?
Transnet Cyber-Attack: What Can We Learn? South African ports recently fell victim to a cyber-attack on Transnet, the custodian of...
Port Elizabeth Harbour – Let’s Explore the History
PORT ELIZABETH HARBOUR HISTORY Ever since the harbour in Port Elizabeth was first built, it has had a strong connection...
The Suez Canal Blockage Incident
Three Lessons We Can Take Away from The Suez Canal Blockage Incident While a lot has happened in the world...
Maritime Books – Wild Oceans, Caves & Courage
MARITIME BOOKS – OUR LATEST FINDS Life around the ocean – From outlaw oceans to caves, and courageous shipwreck stories….It’s...
Port Development in Morocco
Port Development in Morocco – Let’s Take a Quick Look Morocco has some great plans to boost their international maritime...
Greenland Ports – Let’s Take A Brief Look
TOP GREENLAND PORTS We’re putting the spotlight on some of the top Greenland ports in this country, and sharing some...
Greenland’s Maritime History
Greenland’s Maritime History Since the first settlers arrived, the ocean and Greenland’s maritime activities have been and remain a big...
Colombo Port Development
A Look at Colombo Port Development In 2020, the Port of Colombo has improved five places on the United Nations...
Thailand Maritime Attractions for Lovers
Thailand’s Maritime Attractions for Lovers! As well as having one of the top ports in Southeast Asia, there are also...
Yantian Port – Yesterday and Today
How Yantian Port came to be the Port we know today Yantian District is one of the nine districts of the...
Shekou Port – a Brief Introduction
Shekou Port – A Brief Introduction Shekou and Shekou Port can be found at the Southern tip of the Nanshan...
Maritime Attractions in Qingdao
MARITIME ATTRACTIONS IN QINGDAO We recently took a closer look at Qingdao Port in China, but the city itself is...
Qingdao Port – Importance, Development and History
Qingdao Port – Importance, Development and History China, a central hub of shipping in the world, boasts some most impressive...
San Antonio port, Chile – Lets Take a Look!
San Antonio Port, Chile – History Earthquakes, Milestones San Antonio Port in Chile is one of the busiest and largest...
Get to Know The Port of Arica
The Port of Arica The Port of Arica is located in Chile, in the northernmost city of Arica. In this...
Valparaiso Port in Chile – 10 Fast Facts
10 Facts About Valparaiso Port in Chile Chile is a hugely diverse country with a large number of ports. One...
Propeller polishing at Chilean Ports
Propeller polishing at Chilean Ports Did you know that we offer propeller polishing and inspections alongside Chilean ports? We can...
Ports in Chile – Maritime Attractions
MARITIME ATTRACTIONS AT PORTS IN CHILE Chile has some amazing ports, as well as some incredible maritime activities to enjoy...
10 Fast Facts on Walvis Bay Port
Named after the city on which it lies, Walvis Bay can be found in Namibia, and has a history dating...
Port Development and News in Africa
It’s been a difficult year for shipping in general, and we look forward to a better year in 2021. With...
Port Elizabeth – Fast Facts
Port Elizabeth – 5 Fast Facts Located in the Eastern Cape province, Port Elizabeth, fondly known by locals and P.E.,...
Cape Town Harbour – 10 Fast Facts
CAPE TOWN HARBOUR – A QUICK LOOK AT THE FACTS With the travel bans easing along with the pandemic, we...
Brisbane Maritime Attractions
BRISBANE MARITIME ATTRACTIONS Brisbane has an amazing port, and being so close to the big blue sea, it also has...
Hull Cleaning at Brisbane Anchorage
HULL CLEANING NOW AVAILABLE AT BRISBANE ANCHORAGE Port of Call is excited to announce that we are now offering Hull...
10 Fast Facts About Brisbane Port
Brisbane Port – an Interesting History & Fun Fast Facts Brisbane Port can be found in the lower part of...
Cruise Ships in Lockdown – a Few Interesting Snippets
CRUISE SHIPS IN LOCKDOWN For cruise ships in lockdown, the industry might be on hold around the world, but that...
Hull Cleaning at Durban Port
Hull Cleaning at Durban Port We are extremely excited to announce that we are now able to offer Hull Cleaning...
Saldanha Bay – 10 Fast Facts
SALDANHA BAY – 10 FAST FACTS Located on the south-western coast of South Africa about 110km from Cape Town, Saldanha...
Maritime Attractions at Cape Town Harbour
WHAT TO SPOT IN THE HARBOUR WHILE IN CAPE TOWN We’ve put together some very interesting maritime attractions to enjoy...
Laem Chabang Port, Thailand – 5 Fast Facts
Laem Chabang Port, The Largest in Thailand When you think of Thailand, its ports are usually not the first thing...
WORLD OCEAN DAY 2020 – How the Shipping Industry is Contributing to Ocean Conservation
WORLD OCEAN DAY – How Shipping is Cleaning Up Its Act As another World Ocean Day comes to pass, we...
