Middle East
US Targets Iran Shadow Fleet With New Sanctions
Amid rising tensions in the Middle East and mounting US military pressure on Iran, Washington introduces new sanctions aimed at Iran’s shadow fleet.
APM Terminals Takes Stake in Jeddah Container Facility
APM Terminals has acquired a minority interest in a container terminal in Jeddah , Saudi Arabia that is currently operated by DP World.
Suspicious Small Craft Activity Reported Near Gulf of Aden
On Tuesday February 17th, a merchant vessel reported an encounter with three small boats roughly 70 nautical miles southwest of Aden, Yemen.
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
AIDA Cruises has opened reservations for AIDAperla's Middle East and Arabian Gulf cruises that are scheduled for the 2027-28 winter season.
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.
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.