Middle East

London Insurers Extend Red Sea High-Risk Zone in Response to Threat

London's marine insurance market expanded its designation of high-risk areas in the Red Sea following an increase in attacks on commercial ships.

People in office overlooking city skyline

US Maritime Protection Mission in Red Sea Joined by 9 Nations

The U.S Secretary of Defense has announced the launch of a coalition of those countries that are willing to protect maritime trade in the Red Sea

View of the Red Sea

Naval Escort Operation in the Red Sea Led by US

Due to attacks on merchant shipping by Iranian-backed Houthis in the waters surrounding Yemen in recent weeks trade between Europe & Asia has slowed

The Cape of Good Hope

Egypt: 55 Vessel Diversions Since Nov Amid Growing Strains

The Suez Canal Authority of Egypt disclosed that they are vigilantly observing the repercussions of escalating tensions in the Red Sea.

The Suez Canal

FPSO Atlanta: Yinson's Fleet Addition Poised for 2024 Launch

In a grand event at Dubai Drydocks World on December 13, 2023, Yinson Production warmly welcomed the latest jewel in its crown, the FPSO Atlanta.

Dubai

Russia Has a New Oil Trade Route

In light of impending Western sanctions against Moscow, Russia appears to have discovered a new method of selling oil: El Hamra oil port, Egypt.

Zhivopisny Bridge in Moscow

Iranian Tanker to Recover US-Confiscated Oil Cargo

Iranian-flagged ship moored off Piraeus is anticipated to return to Iran this week with a portion of its cargo that the USA had taken away.

Piraeus Port in Athens

Israel Sells Haifa Port for $1.2 Billion

Israel sells major trade hub on the Mediterranean coast Haifa Port. India’s Adani Ports & Gadot win bid for 4.1 billion shekels ($1.18 billion).

Haifa Port, Israel

Families of Beirut Port Victims File Lawsuit in US

Family of the victims of Lebanon’s 2020 port blast filed a $250m lawsuit in Texas against a US firm for its suspected links to the tragedy.

The port in Lebanon shortly after the blast