Spain denies Port of Call to vessel carrying shipment of arms to Israel from India at the port of Cartagena.
About Port of Call:
- Port of call is an intermediate stop for a ship on its scheduled journey.
- It serves specialized functions such as refueling, watering, and taking food items.
- These ports facilitate cargo operations like loading and unloading, and are essential for bunkering (fueling) or repairs on ships.
- Examples include Aden, Honolulu, and Singapore, which have developed into commercial ports.
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