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Doing Business in Turkey

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Since its founding, Turkey has dealt with instability and military coups, although each time, the country returns to democracy. Turkey’s merchant marine boasts 1,234 vessels, including 57 bulk carriers, 54 container ships, 363 general cargo ships, 124 oil tankers and 636 other vessels. Turkey’s workforce consists of 31.3

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Join Veterans of Blue Yonder on the Frontlines of Charity this Holiday Season by Supporting Toys for Tots  

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Though their time in the military and civil service may have ended, for the Veterans of Blue Yonder associate resource group (ARG) members, their time serving has not. I was in Iraq for eight months, and meals were the highlight of many people’s days. Donors can select one of seven regions within the U.S. It’s super simple.”

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The Weight of Memory

Tailwind

And he had a special affinity with my uncle Roy, from my mother’s side of the family, a man who fought with the Regina Rifles who had freed Holland – creating forever more, a unique bond between that country and Canada that sees Holland shipping 100,000 tulip bulbs to Canada every year. “Dad brought it back from the war,” he said.

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Interoceanic Passages

Abivin

Passages, capes, and straits are defined as geographical areas through which international shipping routes must transit. Chokepoints commonly have shallow, constricting depths, which hinder navigation and place restrictions on ship capacity. Potential for closure or interruption. It is approximately 190 kilometers long.

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