Two vessels struck in Strait of Hormuz off Oman
Incidents add to grim weekly tally in the Middle East as Iran and US trade attacks on merchant ships.
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Freight movement, and what it costs you
Global chokepoints and domestic corridors — what is moving, and where we can name it, what it costs.
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Flexport’s 9/11 post: Rage bait becomes the business model
Ryan Petersen doesn’t have a profitability problem. He has a discipline problem. On September 11, 2026, the twenty-fifth anniversary of the deadliest terrorist attack in American history, the Flexport founder and CEO posted a promotional clip on X for a flight simulator game. The caption, as captured by industry veteran Nick Coverdale, read: “Warning: Annoying fighter jets may try to shoot you down. To make them stop you can shoot them ...
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Cyber-attack halts operations at Malaysia’s Tanjung Pelepas Port
Malaysia’s Tanjung Pelepas Port (PTP) paused terminal operations for several hours after it was hacked shortly before midnight on Wednesday. A spokesperson for AP Møller Maersk, which operates PTP in a joint-venture with Malaysian conglomerate MMC, confirmed the incident to The Loadstar, describing it as a “cybersecurity incident”. The spokesperson added: “PTP has confirmed that the affected systems have been restored and operations are progressively resuming. “Maersk remains in close coordination with ...
How the fall of Mocha ties Bab el-Mandeb to the Hormuz crisis
Houthi forces captured the Red Sea port city of Mocha after government-aligned National Resistance units withdrew, ending a decade of government control and pulling Iran-aligned forces to within roughly 50–75 kilometers of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Houthis reach Bab el-Mandeb after seizing Mocha port
Houthis reach Bab el-Mandeb after seizing Mocha port
Houthi forces have reached the Yemeni town of Dhubab, directly on the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, following their seizure of the strategic Red Sea port city of Mocha. How the fall of Mocha ties Bab el-Mandeb to the Hormuz crisis Two Yemeni government sources confirmed the advance to Dhubab on 11 September, according to Reuters. The […]
Houthis seize Mocha port and close in on Bab Al Mandeb Strait
Houthi forces have seized Yemen’s port of Mocha as they advance on the Bab el Mandeb Strait posing a further threat to oil markets and global supply chains.
Splash Wrap: The risk premium
Shipping has always made money from risk. This week provided a particularly brutal demonstration of how quickly that risk can be repriced. The Strait of Hormuz dominated again, with the US-Iran conflict descending into an increasingly literal tanker-for-tanker war. Washington attacked Iranian tonnage, Tehran claimed strikes on merchant ships and this week registered the greatest …
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Maersk warns of typhoon-related congestion at East Asian ports
Maersk has issued a further update on the impact of the East Asia typhoon season on regional supply chains. The carrier said recurring severe weather is causing congestion at several of the region’s busiest ports. The disruption has also reduced the number of vessels arriving on schedule. Maersk advised customers to review their logistics arrangements […]
Houthis advance towards Bab al-Mandab with capture of Mokha
Yemen’s Houthis have seized the strategic Red Sea port city of Mokha, bringing the Iran-backed group to within around 80 km of the Bab al-Mandab Strait. The capture was confirmed by Houthi and Yemeni officials, with pro-government forces withdrawing south towards Dhubab. Mokha’s fall gives the Houthis greater control over Yemen’s western coastline and potentially …
Hormuz Shipping Traffic Falls to Single Digits, Data Shows
Vessel transits at the Strait of Hormuz fell to seven on Thursday from 11 the previous day, preliminary ship-tracking data showed on Friday, well below the 10-day average of 15.
Maersk imposes emergency freight rates amid Hormuz disruption
Maersk has introduced new emergency freight rates for container cargo affected by disruption around the Strait of Hormuz. The charges apply to cargo loading from or destined for ports in Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. They also cover Dammam and Jubail in Saudi Arabia, as well as Oman, excluding Salalah. The […]
↑War-risk insurance premium↑Tanker earnings↑Crude oil price↑LNG price+2 more
Philippines set to ban deployment of seafarers in Strait of Hormuz
The world’s largest supplier of seafarers plans to temporarily prohibit Filipino crew from working in high-risk areas in the Middle East
Two Tankers Attacked on Omani Route in Strait of Hormuz, Brent Hits $109
UK Maritime Trade Operations reports that two more vessels have been attacked on the Omani side of the Strait of Hormuz, the latest in a series of str...
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Azerbaijan Issues Warning After Russian Attack Kills Two Seafarers
Russia’s latest attack on commercial shipping killed and injured Azerbaijani citizens, prompting the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs to issue a...
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30 Reported Injured in USV Attack on Port of Sochi
A naval drone strike on the Black Sea tourist town of Sochi resulted in as many as 30 injuries, according to Russian officials. Ukraine is the most pr...
Bluecore Advances Floating Nuclear Power Project at Port of Long Beach
Bluecore Energy is moving its floating nuclear power concept deeper into the development and regulatory phase, securing its first barge and beginning formal engagement with federal regulators as it works...
Houthi Seizure of Mocha Opens New Front in Iran-U.S. War
Iran-aligned Houthis seized control of Yemen's port city of Mocha on Thursday and advanced down the Red Sea coast to strategic islands, military sources said, hours after President Donald Trump said he expected the Iran war to end after the U.S. midterm elections.
Maersk adds Salalah call to AE15 service
Maersk will add Salalah, Oman, to the rotation of its AE15 service connecting Asia and Europe. The AE15 forms part of Maersk’s East-West network and the Gemini Cooperation. The revised port rotation will be: Qingdao – Kwangyang – Ningbo – Tanjung Pelepas – Jeddah – Suez Canal – Port Said – Damietta – Suez Canal […]
Iraq Seeks Oil Tankers as Gulf Giants Try to Ensure Hormuz Flows
Iraq is holding a tender to hire two or more oil supertankers to perform transits through the Strait of Hormuz, the latest evidence that producers in the region are trying to take greater control of their exports through the chokepoint.
Houthis Seize Mocha, Tightening Grip on Bab el-Mandeb and Red Sea Shipping
Iran-aligned Houthis seized control of Yemen's port city of Mocha on Thursday, military sources said, posing a further threat to global energy supplies hours after President Donald Trump said he expected the war to end after mid-term elections.
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Teamsters president throws down gauntlet to UPS: Strike coming in 2028
It’s two years until the contract between United Parcel Service and its 330,000 unionized drivers and package handlers is due for renewal, normally a time when labor-employer relationships are less contentious. The Teamsters union is ready for war. In a series of self-produced Teamsters podcasts starting in mid-July, President Sean O’Brien put UPS (NYSE: UPS) […]
Suez returns raise bunching fears
The ramping up of services operating through the Red Sea and Suez Canal has raised fears of congestion as shortened transit times will cause vessels to arrive together.
↑Transit time↓Effective fleet capacity↑Container spot rate↓Container equipment availability+3 more
'Reckless' return to Suez questioned by global shippers' group
Cargo owners want more details on why carriers feel confident that it is safe to send fully laden vessels through the Red Sea despite ongoing security risks, the Global Shippers Forum says.
Port of Los Angeles posts record 2.9M TEUs, eyes strong finish to 2026
The Port of Los Angeles posted a record summer with year-to-date volume up 1.5% as officials expect continued strength.
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