Business
US Halts Hormuz Shipping Fee Amid Heightened Iran Tensions
US abandons plan to tax ships in Strait of Hormuz amid escalating Iran tensions, averting potential energy price hikes.
Tag: Shipping
Conflict
Gulf Shipping Lanes Face New Threat as Strikes Reignite
Renewed strikes in the Strait of Hormuz risk disrupting oil flows, sending prices higher amid escalating regional tensions.
Conflict
Strait of Hormuz Shipping Levels Lag Behind Pre-Conflict Figures
Shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz remains below pre-conflict levels despite a preliminary US-Iran deal.
Business
Yemen’s Houthis Signal Wider Red Sea Blockade Threatening Global Shipping
Yemen's Houthi militia, backed by Iran, has threatened to impose a partial blockade on Red Sea shipping, potentially disrupting global trade routes and escalating regional conflict.
International
Hormuz Strait: Vessels Go Dark, Raising Safety Concerns Amid Tensions
Vessels are disabling tracking systems in the Strait of Hormuz, raising safety alarms amid rising regional tensions.
International
Global Shipping’s Hidden Currents: Vessels Evading Detection
Vessels are increasingly using spoofing to hide their movements, raising concerns for global trade and security.
Business
US Threatens Sanctions on Firms Paying Iran for Strait of Hormuz Passage
US warns shipping firms of sanctions for paying Iran tolls to pass through Strait of Hormuz, escalating regional tensions.
International
UK Agency Acts as 911 for Ships Navigating Strait of Hormuz
A UK agency near Portsmouth provides 24/7 emergency response for ships in the Persian Gulf and Red Sea.
Business
Cruise Ships Depart Strait of Hormuz After Weeks of Being Stranded
Two cruise ships, carrying only skeleton crews, have successfully cleared the Strait of Hormuz after being stranded for weeks.
International
Strait of Hormuz Shipping Grinds to Halt Amid Iran’s Reversal and Attacks
Strait of Hormuz shipping faces standstill after Iran reverses reopening pledge and vessels come under attack.