Red Sea, Strait of Hormuz crises reshape global shipping
The Strait of Hormuz disruption is reshaping disruption dynamics in container shipping, shifting the impact away from sea transit delays and into acute landside congestion at transhipment hubs, according to...
US, Bahrain push UN action on Hormuz shipping
The United States and Bahrain are seeking United Nations-backed action to restore safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, as Washington advances plans for a multinational maritime security coalition. According...
Hormuz disruption continues to weigh on shipping
Commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has yet to return to normal, with vessel operators continuing to assess security risks before resuming regular transits through the key Gulf waterway....
IMO flags Hormuz disruption to global trade flows
International Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez has called on governments to protect freedom of navigation and reject transit charges in international straits, amid escalating tensions in the Strait of...
Panama Canal transits rise 5 per cent in FY2026 H1
The Panama Canal has recorded higher transits and cargo volumes in the first half of Fiscal Year 2026, alongside increased use of its reservation system. The update was presented during...
IMO urged to deliver consistent GHG regulations
A group of leading global shipping organisations has called on International Maritime Organization (IMO) Member States to agree a clear and consistent way forward on greenhouse gas (GHG) regulation ahead...
UKMTO flags new restrictions in Strait of Hormuz
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has warned that new maritime access restrictions are being enforced on Iranian ports and coastal areas, further disrupting traffic in and around the...
Ceasefire fails to revive Hormuz shipping flows
The two-week US–Iran ceasefire has yet to trigger a meaningful rebound in traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, with container lines and other operators maintaining a cautious stance. Reports indicate...
Global container carriers report soft landing in 2025 profits
Major container shipping lines closed 2025 with $15.4 billion in EBIT, signalling a soft landing for the industry despite sharp year-on-year profit declines. According to Sea‑Intelligence, while down from $35.4...
ICS, ITF engage Gulf States to protect seafarers
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) have met with Gulf State representatives to address the impact of the ongoing conflict on shipping and...
Liner alliances show mixed reliability in February 2026
Global container liners saw schedule reliability fall to 59 per cent in February 2026, as Sea‑Intelligence reported rising delays across major trade lanes and uneven performance among top carriers. Sea‑Intelligence...
Unseenlabs to launch BRO-19 maritime monitoring satellite
Unseenlabs has announced the forthcoming launch of BRO-19, the twentieth satellite in its maritime domain awareness constellation. The satellite will lift off as part of the Transporter-16 rideshare mission from...
