Keywords: Shipping
U.S. military forces have diverted 86 commercial vessels and stopped three others since Washington imposed a blockade on Iranian ports in mid-July, according to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM). In a statement published on X, CENTCOM said that as of September 2, American forces had redirected 86 commercial......
U.S. President Donald Trump has floated the idea of renaming the Strait of Hormuz the “Trump Strait” after claiming that the United States has gained control over the strategically vital waterway. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump asked whether the strait should be renamed now......
India is increasingly looking toward Russia’s Northern Sea Route as a potential alternative for transporting goods to Europe, with industry representatives highlighting the corridor’s shorter distance and potential to reduce transit times by around two weeks. Rakesh Mishra, head of Indian......
Morocco is emerging as a leading African market for the delivery of new marine tugboats, highlighting the country’s growing capabilities in maritime services and logistics as it strengthens its position as a regional hub for sea trade and transportation. According to industry reports, Morocco......
The European Union has called for the protection of freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime passage for global trade and energy supplies, as tensions in the strategic waterway continue to disrupt shipping activity. EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy......
Tangier Med Port has significantly reduced the average time vessels spend waiting to berth, with the median waiting period falling to less than seven hours during the final week of August 2026. The improvement comes as the Moroccan port continues to handle growing volumes of maritime traffic and cargo. Data......
Russia is stepping up efforts to transform the Arctic into a major international trade corridor, betting on the Northern Sea Route to strengthen its position in global shipping and expand commercial links with China and other Asian economies. The strategy comes as international interest in Arctic shipping......
A tanker was struck by three projectiles while leaving the Strait of Hormuz, the British maritime security agency reported on Tuesday. No injuries or pollution have been reported, but the incident raises concerns about the safety of this strategic waterway in the Middle East. A new incident has disrupted......
The Nador West Med port is set to strengthen Morocco’s position within the maritime transport network linking North Africa with European markets, as a new weekly container service is scheduled to begin operations on September 10, 2026. The service will be operated by Dutch shipping company WEC......
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