Congestion persists in Istanbul as weather improves

Ships calling at Istanbul are facing long queues after bunkering operations resumed, following weather-related disruptions over the weekend.

IMAGE: Aerial view of a cargo ship in transit in Istanbul, Türkiye. Getty Images

Strong winds of more than 30 knots and waves above 2.5 metres brought all traffic to a halt starting Friday evening until Sunday afternoon.

While operations have now resumed, supply backlogs are expected to take one to two days to clear, a local supplier said.

Snowfall has also begun in Istanbul, raising the risk of further disruptions due to low visibility, the supplier added.

By Nachiket Tekawade

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