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Turkey ratifies Hong Kong convention

Turkey, as the latest in a series of countries, has just ratified the Hong Kong convention on shipbreaking. Seven nations now support the regulations.

DFDS Chief Exec's biggest worry is rapidly approaching

Brexit is at the top of the agenda for DFDS in a 2019 in which continued expansion in Turkey is more important than other major issues in the sector. In an interview with ShippingWatch, CEO Niels Smedegaard outlines the biggest objectives for the company in the year to come.

Turkish turmoil triggers record-decline in DFDS stock

After DFDS' acquisition of Turkish carrier U.N. Ro-Ro shortly before summer, the company's stock has mow been impacted by the financial turmoil in Turkey. This marks the largest decline in ten years.

Turkey's biggest shipper UN Ro-Ro is said to plan IPO this year

UN Ro-Ro, Turkey's biggest RoRo carrier, is allegedly gearing up for an initial public offering, say sources with knowledge of the plans.

Turkey builds new channel to relieve the Bosporus Strait

A new 28 nautical mile channel will help reduce the dense ship traffic through the Bosporus Strait, and the channel will be Turkey's most expensive construction project to date.

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