HOT PORT NEWS from GAC

February 9th, 2026

Storm Leonardo: port operations resumed
09 Feb 2026, Algeciras, Spain & Gibraltar

[** UPDATE 9 February 2026 **] Operations have resumed at all terminals and anchorage areas at Algeciras, Spain, and Gibraltar.

Wind & rain warning
09 Feb 2026, Geraldton, Australia

Gales force/strong winds and intense rainfall are expected in the Geraldton coastal area until 1800 hours local time tomorrow (10 February).

Port operations resumed
09 Feb 2026, Chittagong, Bangladesh

Operations at Chittagong Port resumed at 0800 hours local time this morning (9 February) after protesting employees postponed their indefinite strike until 15 February.

Ports reopening after Tropical Cyclone weakens
09 Feb 2026, West Australia, Australia

[** UPDATE 9 February 2026 **] Ports in West Australia are re-opening after Tropical Cyclone Mitchell weakened to a Category 1 system offshore Coral Bay.

Central Marine Office opening hours & closure of Public Cargo Working Areas during Chinese New Year Holidays
09 Feb 2026, Hong Kong

All Public Cargo Working Areas will be temporarily closed from 1700 hours on 16 February until 1200 hours on 19 February.

Oil jetty withdrawal
09 Feb 2026, Deendayal, India

Oil Jetty No.1 at Deendayal will be withdrawn from 22 to 26 February.

Establishment of Restricted Area & closure of landing steps off Wan Chai Basin
09 Feb 2026, Hong Kong

A Restricted Area will be established on 13 & 14 February, from 1800 to 2200 hours, at the waters off Wan Chai Basin to facilitate a drone performance.