18

Apr

Iran and Trump Declare Hormuz ‘Open,’ But Route, Mines, and U.S. Blockade Cloud Reality

Iran has announced that the Strait of Hormuz is open for commercial shipping following a ceasefire in Lebanon, although the specifics of this reopening and its...

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18

Apr

Europe Moves From Rhetoric to Planning as Paris Summit Weighs Hormuz Security Mission

By Paul Morgan (gCaptain) - The idea of a multinational mission to protect commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz has gained importance after European lea...

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18

Apr

Hold the Champagne: Oil Recovery Faces Weeks of Delay as Supply Chain Shocks Deepen

Don't celebrate just yet. It will take weeks for the oil situation to stabilize, and we're already seeing issues in the supply chain. By Lori Ann LaRocco – Do...

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18

Apr

Iran Requiring IRGC Coordination for Hormuz Transits

DUBAI, April 17 (Reuters) – A senior Iranian official stated that all ships can pass through the Strait of Hormuz, but they need to coordinate with Iran’s...

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18

Apr

Iran’s Navy Tells Ships Strait of Hormuz Shut Again, Two Vessels Report Gunfire

ATHENS, April 18 – On Saturday, merchant ships trying to navigate the Strait of Hormuz received radio messages from the Iranian navy stating they were barred f...

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17

Apr

U.S. Expands Iran Blockade With Global Boarding Powers, Broad ‘Contraband’ Crackdown

The maritime blockade of Iranian ports led by the U.S. has taken a new and more aggressive turn. Fresh guidance now allows American forces to stop, board, and...

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17

Apr

ABS and UNITED WATERWAYS Announce Planned Joint Venture to Advance Maritime Training

ABS and UNITED WATERWAYS (UW) have signed a letter of intent to create a joint venture with River Academy, UW's training and education unit. This partnersh...

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17

Apr

Six-Week Container Spot Rate Rally Runs Out of Steam

The recent six-week surge in global container freight rates has ended, according to the latest data from the Drewry World Container Index (WCI), which shows a...

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17

Apr

How the U.S. Could Clear Mines From the Strait of Hormuz

April 16 (Reuters) – The United States is starting to clear mines from the Strait of Hormuz and will use a variety of tools, including drones, explosive-laden...

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