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By Patrick Sykes On August 9, 2026 (Bloomberg) – Turkey has started allowing ships to pass through its straits towards the Black Sea again after some vessels faced delays. These delays happened amid rising security concerns in the region. The crude oil tank...
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DUBAI/WASHINGTON/CAIRO, Aug 10 (Reuters) – Iran has announced that it is close to finalizing an agreement with Oman that will establish new shipping...
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August 8 – Movies have shown sharks as summer villains, from the shark in “Jaws” to the tornadoes in “Sharknado.” However, sharks swimming off th...
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On August 8, the United Arab Emirates condemned what it described as an Iranian attack on a carrier linked to its state oil company that occurred in...
Open articleBy Patrick Sykes and Weilun Soon Aug 8, 2026 (Bloomberg) – Turkey is limiting commercial ship traffic into the Black Sea due to rising concerns from...
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TOTE Services has started building a nationwide network of shipbuilders and suppliers to support the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps’ Medium Landing Ship...
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The early peak season for container imports in the U.S. is slowing down. Retailers rushed to get their shipments in before new tariffs and uncertaint...
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European freight rates have fallen for the fourth week in a row as shipping companies cancel or reduce their plans to increase rates. However, for th...
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(Bloomberg) — Iranian lawmakers are currently discussing a proposed deal with Oman regarding the Strait of Hormuz, while US President Donald Trump st...
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The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) reported that three of its ships were attacked this week while passing through the Strait of Hormuz. This...
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