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World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
28 minutes ago

Iran says Iraqi ships can pass Strait of Hormuz as transits tick up

Iraq is exempt from restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz, signaling Iran's easing control over this critical waterway.
World news
fromFortune
8 hours ago

Iran says Iraqi ships are allowed to use Strait of Hormuz | Fortune

Iraq is exempt from Iranian shipping restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz, potentially allowing 3 million barrels a day of oil exports.
World news
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Is the U.S. Navy ready to clear sea mines in the Persian Gulf?

Iran threatens to mine the Strait of Hormuz, prompting U.S. Navy preparations for mine-clearing operations.
World news
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

Shipping Firms Quietly Pay Iran Millions to Navigate Hormuz Corridor

Iran is extracting transit fees from commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, reportedly up to $2 million per voyage.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Iran says non-hostile' ships can pass safely through Strait of Hormuz

Iran allows non-hostile ships to transit the Strait of Hormuz amid a significant decline in maritime traffic and ongoing US-Israel negotiations.
#strait-of-hormuz
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

After Strait of Hormuz opens, turmoil would still last months, analysts say

The shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz disrupts global supply chains, impacting the shipping industry long-term even if the waterway reopens.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

UK-led coalition of 40 countries vows action on Hormuz Strait gridlock

British PM Keir Starmer emphasizes diplomatic solutions to reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid tensions from Iran's actions against commercial shipping.
World news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

UK to host virtual summit on Strait of Hormuz

International efforts are underway to reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions and energy price disruptions.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

After Strait of Hormuz opens, turmoil would still last months, analysts say

The shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz disrupts global supply chains, impacting the shipping industry long-term even if the waterway reopens.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

'Ship disaster victims deserve to have story told'

The sinking of the Princess Alice in 1878 resulted in over 700 deaths, yet remains largely forgotten despite its significance in maritime safety reforms.
#human-trafficking
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

I've worked on cruise ships for years. Here are 6 things passengers should pack and 5 they shouldn't.

Protect yourself from the sun with headgear and lots of sunscreen. The sun can be very strong in some destinations, especially on Caribbean trips.
Travel
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Russia's shadow fleet pass through UK waters after boarding threat

The Independent provides critical reporting on various issues, emphasizing the need for on-ground journalism and accessible news without paywalls.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

A national scandal': trawlers scour seabeds of supposedly protected UK waters

Marine protected areas in England are ineffective as industrial trawlers continue to overfish and damage ecosystems despite their designated protection.
Information security
fromFortune
5 days ago

Cargo theft costs U.S. trucking $18 million a day and is 'unlike anything our industry has faced before,' logistics exec warns | Fortune

Cargo theft has become a significant threat to the U.S. supply chain, costing the industry billions annually.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
22 hours ago

India news: LPG tanker headed for Mumbai crosses Hormuz

The LPG tanker Green Sanvi has crossed the Strait of Hormuz, marking a significant event for India's energy supply amid ongoing disruptions.
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Missing Cuba-bound aid boats arrive safely in Havana

"We were never in any real danger. It was not a very difficult journey. It's just a circuitous journey."
Miami food
Design
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

Logistics Landscapes: The Architecture of the 24-Hour Supply Chain

Warehouses are the defining architecture of the 21st century, reshaping urban landscapes and logistics infrastructure significantly.
#shadow-fleet
Travel
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

How Cruise Tourism Supports Global Port Economies

Cruise tourism significantly boosts port city economies through various sectors like hospitality, logistics, and local businesses.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Dozens of containers lost, damaged while en route to Port of Long Beach, Coast Guard says

32 shipping containers fell overboard from the OOCL Sunflower during heavy North Pacific weather, with 57 additional containers damaged upon arrival at Long Beach port.
fromCalifornia Post
2 weeks ago

'Precarious' situation as damaged shipping containers arrive at Port of Long Beach

Aerial views showed multiple containers stacked and on the verge of dangerously teetering into the water, with many in uneven and awkward positions.
US news
fromWIRED
4 days ago

The Broken System That Keeps Shipping Crews Stranded in the Strait of Hormuz

When the war broke out, we put a Warlike Operations Area Committee in place to address the protection of seafarers in the region. The organization has identified certain maritime routes in the region, including the Arabian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz, and some parts of the Gulf of Oman as high-risk areas, encouraging ship owners to allow seafarers to terminate contracts if they choose not to operate in those zones.
World politics
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Trump temporarily waives century-old shipping law amid rising fuel costs

Trump waived the Jones Act for 60 days to allow foreign ships to transport cargo to US ports, aiming to reduce fuel costs, though critics argue it won't lower gasoline prices and may undermine labor and safety standards.
World news
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
1 day ago

UN Security Council Set To Vote On Plan To Open Strait Of Hormuz Amid Divisions

The UN Security Council will vote on a resolution to restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz amid global divisions over confronting Iran.
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

Paid IEEPA tariffs on overseas purchases? Here is what shipping companies are saying about refunds

After Trump ended the de minimis exemption last year, purchasing an item straight from an international vendor, regardless of the item's value, meant incurring International Emergency Economic Powers Act tariffs. Now, thanks to a ruling by the Supreme Court that overturned Trump's IEEPA tariffs, and a ruling by the Court of International Trade ruled that all tariffs paid under IEEPA must be returned, buyers may be able to collect a refund.
European startups
Science
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Thousands of Chinese Ships Form Strange Shape in Ocean

Thousands of Chinese fishing vessels have formed unusually organized geometric formations in the East China Sea, raising concerns about potential military coordination and naval drills.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

The unseen strain on Bay Area's Vessel Traffic Service workers amid partial government shutdown

Vessel Traffic Service workers monitoring San Francisco Bay ships work without pay during the partial government shutdown, maintaining critical water safety operations invisibly to the public.
Environment
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Meet the Jones Act, the law that has made gas more expensive for Americans for decades | Fortune

The Jones Act protects American shipping and shipbuilding but increases transportation costs for goods, particularly in Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico, while suspending it could moderately reduce gas prices over months.
France news
fromThe Local France
1 week ago

Russia-linked tanker seized by France arrives in Marseille

French authorities seized the Deyna oil tanker for suspected sanctions violations related to Russia's oil exports.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Adrift Russia tanker risks Mediterranean ecological disaster

The Russian gas tanker Arctic Metagaz was attacked, causing environmental risks due to fuel leakage and potential explosions.
World news
fromFortune
4 days ago

The Strait of Hormuz crisis is drawing eyes to another point nearby: 'the Gate of Tears' | Fortune

Closure of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait could severely impact global oil and gas supply, similar to the Strait of Hormuz.
France news
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

Some 60 French-owned or -flagged commercial ships blocked in Gulf

Approximately 60 vessels are trapped in the Persian Gulf unable to transit the Strait of Hormuz due to escalating Iran-US-Israel conflict, with crews sheltering in ports as Iranian forces close the strategic waterway.
World news
fromFlowingData
1 week ago

Typical flow of oil and gas through the Strait of Hormuz

The Sankey diagram illustrates the flow of oil and gas through the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting origin countries and export destinations.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

US bullying' could scupper carbon levy on shipping, warn experts

US pressure has successfully reversed Panama's support for a proposed carbon levy on shipping, threatening global efforts to reduce maritime greenhouse gas emissions.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Advocates push for major probe as US boat strikes in Latin America kill 157

The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights will hold its first hearing on alleged US extrajudicial killings during military strikes against suspected drug-smuggling boats in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific that began in September, with nearly 157 people killed and minimal public information released.
#strait-of-hormuz-shipping
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Iran allowing more ships through Strait of Hormuz, data show

Vessel transits through the Strait of Hormuz have nearly doubled in recent days as Iran permits selective commercial shipping, primarily to Chinese, Indian, and Pakistani vessels, while traffic remains 95% below normal levels.
fromFortune
4 weeks ago
World news

Forget the U.S. Navy, the best protection for ships traveling through the Strait of Hormuz may be claiming to be a 'Chinese' or 'Muslim' vessel | Fortune

World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Iran allowing more ships through Strait of Hormuz, data show

Vessel transits through the Strait of Hormuz have nearly doubled in recent days as Iran permits selective commercial shipping, primarily to Chinese, Indian, and Pakistani vessels, while traffic remains 95% below normal levels.
fromFortune
4 weeks ago
World news

Forget the U.S. Navy, the best protection for ships traveling through the Strait of Hormuz may be claiming to be a 'Chinese' or 'Muslim' vessel | Fortune

New York City
fromCaribbean Life
2 months ago

Major Brooklyn shipping company closes doors after 45 years of service - Caribbean Life

Square Deal Shippers, a Brooklyn institution connecting the Caribbean to New York, permanently closed on Dec. 23, 2025 after 45 years.
Careers
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

US forces finally caught a blockade-running tanker after chasing it across the Atlantic

U.S. forces seized a Russia-flagged oil tanker in the North Atlantic after a two-week pursuit following its evasion of a naval blockade near Venezuela.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Logistics giant DP World replaces chief named in Epstein files

Sulayem's lengthy tenure at the helm of the logistics giant came to an end in a firestorm of controversy over his links with the disgraced financier, after recently declassified documents showed the pair had exchanged messages for years before and after Epstein pleaded guilty in 2008 to soliciting a minor for prostitution. The friendly exchanges between the two include discussions about deals and also mention bin Sulayem visiting Epstein's private island while sharing contacts in business and politics.
Business
#maritime-security
World news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 weeks ago

Strait of Hormuz escalation exposes growing risks to commercial shipping - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Maritime risk in the Strait of Hormuz has escalated sharply with confirmed vessel strikes, port disruptions, and navigation interference affecting regional shipping operations.
World news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 weeks ago

Strait of Hormuz escalation exposes growing risks to commercial shipping - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Maritime risk in the Strait of Hormuz has escalated sharply with confirmed vessel strikes, port disruptions, and navigation interference affecting regional shipping operations.
#middle-east-conflict
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Maritime and port workers: how is the Middle East conflict affecting you?

Middle East conflict disrupts Strait of Hormuz shipping, forcing vessel diversions, port delays, and confining cruise ship passengers amid heightened security concerns.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Maritime insurers cancel war risk cover in Gulf: Will it spike energy cost?

Insurance companies are cancelling war risk coverage for Middle East Gulf vessels as US-Israel-Iran conflict disrupts shipping, damages tankers, and strands approximately 150 ships near the Strait of Hormuz.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Maritime and port workers: how is the Middle East conflict affecting you?

Middle East conflict disrupts Strait of Hormuz shipping, forcing vessel diversions, port delays, and confining cruise ship passengers amid heightened security concerns.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Maritime insurers cancel war risk cover in Gulf: Will it spike energy cost?

Insurance companies are cancelling war risk coverage for Middle East Gulf vessels as US-Israel-Iran conflict disrupts shipping, damages tankers, and strands approximately 150 ships near the Strait of Hormuz.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Strait of Hormuz: Which countries' ships has Iran allowed safe passage to?

Iran selectively allows ships from certain countries through the Strait of Hormuz while blocking US and allied vessels, causing global oil prices to surge above $100 per barrel.
#port-of-oakland
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Russian captain found guilty in North Sea tanker collision

The Solong's captain, Vladimir Motin, was convicted of gross negligence manslaughter after his ship collided with the anchored Stena Immaculate, killing one sailor.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Bold new proposal would restore Brooklyn Marine Terminal to fully functional maritime hub

COLUMBIA STREET WATERFRONT DISTRICT - The City Club of New York trustee Tom Fox introduced on Tuesday a new to redevelop the 122-acre "all-maritime" proposal Brooklyn Marine Terminal situated on an industrial waterfront site stretching from Atlantic Avenue to Red Hook on the East River. Fox, co-founder of New York Water Taxi, the precursor to NYC Ferry Service, has numerous civic credits to his name, including spearheading the creation of the Brooklyn-Queens Greenway and co-founding the original Brooklyn Bridge Park Coalition.
New York City
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

UK can legally stop shadow fleet tankers, ministers believe

UK government believes the Sanctions and Money Laundering Act 2018 can authorize military boarding and detention of unflagged, sanctioned 'shadow fleet' vessels.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Yemeni ports face shipping fee hike amid Iran conflict

Because Yemen imports nearly 90 percent of its food and other essential commodities, economists and humanitarian organisations warn that the rise in shipping and insurance costs could quickly translate into higher prices for fuel, food and other goods, further worsening an already dire humanitarian situation.
World news
Environment
fromFast Company
1 month ago

This new tech turns cargo ship exhaust into limestone

Modular containers by Seabound capture up to 95% of ship exhaust CO2 using lime pellets that convert emissions into limestone.
World politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Tons of goods are stuck around the Middle East amid shipping and air chaos

US-Israel military strikes on Iran are causing major shipping lines to suspend services, reroute vessels, and impose war risk surcharges, disrupting global supply chains across critical trade corridors.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

Footage shows US seizing another tanker 'near the Caribbean' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

US Coast Guard tactical teams worked closely with its counterparts at the Departments of War, Department of Justice and State and used their specialized expertise to conduct these operations and conduct two safe, effective boardings within hours of each other. One of these tankers, Motor Tanker Bella I, has been trying to evade the Coast Guard for weeks, even changing its flag and painting a new name on the hull while being pursued, in a desperate and failed attempt to escape justice.
US politics
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Moment ships explode in fireball after deadly collision in North Sea caught on CCTV

A cargo ship collided with tanker Stena Immaculate in the North Sea, causing a fatal explosion and sparking a manslaughter trial for Solong's captain.
#panama-canal
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Reflagged by Russia, spied on by UK, seized by US: why so much interest in a rusty tanker in the Atlantic?

The 300-metre tanker Marinera, part of a sanctions-evasion shadow fleet, was seized by US forces amid suspicions of illicit cargo or symbolic strategic value.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Shipping giant MSC facilitates trade from Israeli settlements through EU

MSC facilitated at least 957 shipments from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank to the United States in 2025, using European ports.
World news
fromFortune
2 months ago

The U.S. has 3 of the world's 240 icebreakers, the crucial shipping technology that would unlock Greenland | Fortune

U.S. plans for Greenland are constrained by pervasive Arctic ice and a critical shortage of icebreakers, leaving limited, geopolitically fraught procurement options.
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
2 months ago

US Forces Seize Russia-Flagged Tanker In North Atlantic After Lengthy Chase

US naval forces have boarded and seized a runaway Russian shadow fleet tanker in the North Atlantic, the latest in a series of moves by Washington against vessels linked to illegal trade in Venezuelan oil. The US European Command said in a statement on social media on January 7 that the tanker, the Marinera, formerly named the Bella 1, was seized in the north Atlantic Ocean between Iceland and the United Kingdom.
World news
World news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

US seizes Olina oil tanker in Caribbean DW 01/09/2026

US military apprehended the Olina oil tanker in the Caribbean without incident as part of actions to restrict Venezuelan oil exports.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

US seizes sanctioned oil tanker in Indian Ocean

US forces boarded the Panama-flagged, sanctioned tanker Aquila II after tracking it from the Caribbean, targeting shadow-fleet oil transfers tied to Russia and evading sanctions.
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