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Deal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz is Closer, But With Little Public Agreement
1+ hour, 47+ min ago (319+ words) The U. S. and Iran have announced an outline of an agreement to extend their ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The deal has not yet been signed, and as in previous talks, officials on both sides have leaked out conflicting…...
Iran Continues to Assert Hormuz Transits Are Increasing Under Its Control
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (554+ words) Iran continues to make unsubstantiated claims that under its control, transits are increasing in the Strait of Hormuz. It cites the "coordination and security provided by the IRGC Navy." "The Revolutionary Guard Navy has established a safe route for the…...
Iran War Prompts GCC Countries to Reduce Regional Trade Barriers
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (328+ words) Faced with the urgent demands of their customers, logistics operators are not waiting for a political settlement to the war in the Gulf to solve their problems and the interruption of supply through the Strait of Hormuz. Customs procedures within…...
Iran's Drone Attacks Against Gulf Countries are Political Messaging
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (197+ words) Drone attacks mounted on Gulf states by Iran (or by Iranian proxies) appear to be part of the messaging taking place between Iran and its Gulf adversaries, as negotiations in a more diplomatic format take place separately between Iran and…...
After Turkey Rejects "Stolen" Ukrainian Grain, Bulker Loiters at Sea
5+ day, 17+ hour ago (209+ words) Following diplomatic pressure from Kyiv, the government of Turkey has refused to allow a Greek bulker carrying allegedly stolen grain from Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine to enter port. It is the second time that public criticism has prompted the ship…...
Israeli Forces Intercept Activist Flotilla off Crete
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (363+ words) Israeli forces moved for the second time to stop the activist Global Summid Flotilla, made up of small boats heading toward Gaza. The action came after the Israeli Foreign Ministry once again called on the boats to turn back and…...
UKMTO: Vessel Hijacked at Anchorage off Fujairah
1+ week, 3+ day ago (137+ words) Published May 14, 2026 5: 14 AM by The Maritime Executive On Thursday morning, British maritime security agency UKMTO reported that it appears that a vessel has been seized at a position on the eastern side of the Strait of Hormuz." Iran has laid…...
Hapag-Lloyd Calls Q1 "Unsatisfactory" While Warning of Uncertainty
1+ week, 3+ day ago (315+ words) Hapag-Lloyd was the latest carrier to report dramatically lower first quarter financial results. Reporting that the company swung to a financial loss for the quarter, management called the quarter's performance "unsatisfactory" but maintained its financial outlook for the full year....
Is War in the Gulf About to Break Out Again?
1+ week, 3+ day ago (197+ words) Published by James Watson and Elizabeth Bouchard The current ceasefire between Iran and the United States was indefinitely extended in April, but to facilitate negotiations that appear to be at an end. President Trump has himself described the ceasefire now…...
All Hands-on Deck: The Power of Maritime Collaboration in Seafarer Care
1+ week, 5+ day ago (603+ words) Published by Captain David Dominy MA, RCDS For those who have spent their working lives at sea, aging brings a set of challenges that traditional care models don't always recognize. Unlike most other jobs, seafaring is characterized by long stretches…...