Suez Canal Traffic Shows Signs of Recovery After Truce

Data indicates increase in transits through Suez Canal. Egyptian authorities hope the Houthi truce will pave the way for return to normal traffic

CMA CGM and AD Ports to Expand Khalifa Terminal Capacity

France’s CMA CGM Group and Abu Dhabi’s AD Ports have agreed to enlarge their container terminal at Khalifa Port less than a year after it opened.

Iranian Forces Detain Product Tanker Talara Near Qeshm

The Talara, a Marshall Islands flagged tanker seized by Iranian forces on Friday has been located in the Khuran Strait, north of Qeshm Island.

Houthis Suspend Maritime Attacks and Lift Blockade

The Houthis have announced a suspension of their maritime attacks on Israel and lifted what they described as a naval blockade of Israeli ports.

Shipping Eyes Cautious Return to Suez After Months Away

Shipping industry remains cautious about fully resuming transit through the Suez Canal but several vessels have begun venturing back to the region

CMA CGM and RSGT Plan New Terminal at Jeddah Port

CMA CGM signs term sheet with Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Gateway Terminal to explore joint venture for the construction and operation of new facility

Iranian Tankers Resume Normal AIS Signals After Years

For the first time since 2018, most Iranian-flagged tankers are transmitting accurate locations via the Automatic Identification System (AIS).

Qatar Eases Maritime Ban but GPS Issues Still Persist

Qatar has partially lifted its maritime navigation ban, easing the restrictions that were imposed on October 4 following widespread GPS disruptions.

Qatar Suspends Navigation Amid Widespread GPS Failures

Qatar temporarily suspends all vessel movements in its waters, citing a “technical fault in the GPS” that's disrupted maritime navigation routes.

Houthis Claim Attack and Announce New U.S. Targets

Aggregate Carrier Sana Partially Sinks Off Kish Island

On September 24th, an aggregate carrier named Sana partially sank in the Persian Gulf, while it was roughly two miles south of Kish Island, Iran.

Cargo Ship Reports Near Miss in Attack Off Aden Coast

September 23, British military’s United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations confirmed an attack on a vessel around 120 nautical miles east of Aden.

Israeli Airstrikes Hit Yemen’s Hodeidah Port Facilities

The Yemeni port of Hodeidah was struck by a series of Israeli air raids on September 16th, following an evacuation warning issued by the IDF.

Beirut Blast Ship Owner Arrested in Bulgaria

Bulgarian authorities have detained Igor Grechushkin, the shipowner linked to the ammonium nitrate that triggered the Beirut port explosion.

Cruise Passenger Jumps Ship to Dodge Casino Debt

Most cruise passengers wait for the gangway to disembark but one man aboard Royal Caribbean’s Rhapsody of the Seas chose a far more dramatic exit