26.08.2025 18:38
A notable development occurred following Turkey's decision to impose a complete restriction on ships flying the Israeli flag or owned by Israel. A vessel belonging to the Israeli company ZIM was not allowed to dock at Istanbul Port. Due to closed doors, the ship had to change its course and seek refuge at Greece's Piraeus Port.
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Turkey recently made a striking decision regarding Israel. Turkey, which banned the entry of ships flagged or owned by Israel into the country, also prohibited Turkish-flagged ships from going to Israel.
STRIKING EVENT AFTER HISTORICAL DECISION
Under the full restriction, operations of cargo related to Israel at Turkish ports, including container transfers, are not allowed, while a notable development occurred after the historical decision.
WHEN THE DOORS CLOSED, THE ROUTE TURNED TO GREECE
A ship belonging to the Israel-based shipping company ZIM was not allowed to enter the port by Turkish authorities while attempting to dock at Istanbul Port. The ship changed its route and headed towards the Port of Piraeus in Greece.
The Israeli newspaper Globes reported that the ship turned back from Istanbul on Friday had to go to the Port of Piraeus and that there was no clear solution for the cargo that was planned to be loaded or unloaded in Istanbul.
"SHIPPING COMPANIES ARE WAITING FOR CLEAR INSTRUCTIONS"
Globes stated that this means an expansion of the trade embargo that Turkey implemented 15 months ago, but shipping companies are still waiting for clear instructions from the Turkish government. International shipping companies without connections to Israel, such as MSC and Maersk, expressed that they are waiting for a clear official directive on how to operate in Turkish ports. According to the new regulation, ships flagged or owned by Israel will not be able to dock at Turkish ports. Similarly, Turkish-flagged ships will also not be allowed to enter Israeli ports.
The new regulations also include a ban on the unloading, loading, or transportation of cargo going to or coming from Israel at Turkish ports. Ankara has also imposed a written declaration requirement for all ships that will dock at Turkish ports, stating that they have no connections to Israel. Ship owners are required to document that the cargo they carry is not going to Israel for military or other purposes.
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