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US Officials Predict Quick End to Iran War

Mar 15, 2026

U.S. officials responding to economic uncertainty over high oil prices predicted on Sunday that the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran would end within weeks and that a drop in energy costs would follow, despite Iran's assertion that it remains 'stable and strong' and ready to defend itself.U.S. President Donald Trump threatened more strikes on Iran's main oil export hub Kharg Island over the weekend and said…

Hapag-Lloyd Incurs Significant Weekly Costs Due to Ongoing Middle East Conflict

Mar 26, 2026

German shipping company Hapag-Lloyd is incurring additional costs of $40 million to $50 million per week due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, a burden described as 'not sustainable for a long time' by Chief Executive Rolf Habben Jansen on Thursday…

Russian Baltic Ports Pause Crude Loadings after Ukrainian Drone Attack

Mar 25, 2026

Russia's Baltic ports of Primorsk and Ust-Luga, major export terminals, suspended crude oil and oil products loadings on Wednesday, two sources told Reuters, after massive Ukrainian drone attacks sparked blazes, with smoke visible from Finland…

Bahrain Proposes Use of Force to Protect Hormuz Shipping

Mar 23, 2026

Bahrain has put forward a draft United Nations Security Council resolution that would authorise countries to use 'all necessary means' - diplomatic language for force - to protect commercial shipping in and around the Strait of Hormuz, according to a text seen by Reuters on Monday…

Iran Fires Missiles at Qatar Energy Hub

Mar 18, 2026

Iran accused Israel of striking its facilities in the huge South Pars gas field on Wednesday in a major escalation in the U.S.-Israeli war that sent oil prices shooting higher, and retaliated by vowing attacks on oil and gas targets throughout the Gulf…

America’s Ports, Harbors, and Waterways: Dredging, Resolve and the Will to Build

Mar 17, 2026

America’s maritime infrastructure is measured in draft depth, vessel clearance, sediment management, and days available to dredge. If the United States is serious about competing in a century defined by supply chains, energy exports, and sealift readiness…

Japanese Consortium Plans Ammonia Bunkering Operations in Singapore

Mar 17, 2026

Sumitomo Corporation, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) and NYK Bulkship (Asia) have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly conduct a Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) study and explore the ownership of a newbuild ammonia bunkering vessel for application in Singapore…

Built on the Rivers: Aimee Andres and the Expanding Role of America’s Inland Ports

Mar 13, 2026

For Aimee Andres, the nation’s inland rivers are not an abstract transportation network or a policy talking point. They are personal. Growing up, she spent her formative years around ports, terminals and railroads, watching firsthand how freight…

Six Vessels Attacked as War Puts Merchant Ships on Front Lines

Mar 12, 2026

Explosive-laden Iranian boats appear to have attacked two fuel tankers in Iraqi waters, setting them ablaze and killing one crew member on Wednesday, after projectiles struck four vessels in Gulf waters, said port, maritime security and risk firms…

Tankers Ablaze, Iranian Oil Still Shipping

Mar 11, 2026

Two foreign tankers carrying Iraqi fuel oil were subjected to unidentified attacks inside territorial waters, causing them to catch fire, Iraq's director general of the General Company for Ports Farhan al-Fartousi told Reuters on Wednesday.Iraq…

Trump Threatens to Escalate Iran War, But Says It Could End Soon

Mar 09, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday threatened to escalate the war with Iran if it blocked oil shipments from the Middle East, even as he predicted a quick end to the conflict.Trump's warning came at the end of a day that saw global financial…

Ports Welcome EU Strategy with Some Reservations

Mar 08, 2026

The European Commission launched its EU Ports Strategy on March 4, and Europe’s ports have welcome it, saying it recognizes the vital role ports are playing for Europe’s economy and society.“The EU Ports Strategy is based on a good understanding of what ports are…

Dr. Maryam Ali Ficociello Appointed as Saudi Red Sea Authority Chief Executive Officer

Mar 06, 2026

The Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA) announced the appointment of Dr. Maryam Ali Ficociello as Chief Executive Officer, effective March 22nd, 2026. Her appointment marks a new phase in the Authority's continued mandate to regulate and enable navigational…

Congressman Mike Ezell Receives AAPA’s 2026 Port Person of the Year Award

Mar 06, 2026

At this year’s annual Legislative Summit, the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) proudly named U.S. Representative Mike Ezell (MS-04) as the 2026 Port Person of the Year for his commitment to the seaport and maritime industry. AAPA…

EU Unveils Ports Strategy

Mar 04, 2026

The European Commission has adopted the EU Ports Strategy, a comprehensive framework to step up the competitiveness, resilience, security and sustainability of Europe’s ports.Ports are a cornerstone of the EU economy, handling around 74% of external trade…

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Russian Oil Producers Threaten Force Majeure Over Baltic Port Attacks

Russian Oil Producers Threaten Force Majeure Over Baltic Port Attacks

BIMCO: 130 Container Ships Stranded in Persian Gulf

BIMCO: 130 Container Ships Stranded in Persian Gulf

Hapag-Lloyd Earnings Down from Last Year

Hapag-Lloyd Earnings Down from Last Year

Transneft Looks to Redirect Oil From Attacked Baltic Ports

Transneft Looks to Redirect Oil From Attacked Baltic Ports

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The high shipping costs and contract structure limit Russia's ability to reroute LNG away from Europe
Kazakhstan claims that the attack on Ust-Luga did not impact its oil exports
France shares the U.S. goal of reopening the Hormuz Strait with its foreign minister