Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd to Restart Red Sea Routing

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd are to return to Red Sea transits on one of their joint Gemini Cooperation services, taking a step back into the region.

Maersk Begins Gradual Return to Suez on MECL Route

Danish shipping group Maersk has taken its first step toward resuming Red Sea transits by rerouting its MECL service through the Suez Canal.

AIDAperla to Return to Middle East for 2027-28 Winter

Top Ships Considers Move Into Dubai Property Market

Greece’s Top Ships is preparing to branch out again, this time into Dubai real estate through a deal linked to its Chief Exec Evangelos Pistiolis

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

Houthis have confirmed responsibility for the latest assault in the Red Sea and identified new American-linked targets, according to a statement.

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.