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Red Sea Shipping Insurance Rises After Houthis Announce Blockade

Jul 20, 2026

The insurance cost of shipping goods through the Red Sea rose on Monday after Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis said they were imposing a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, escalating risks for merchant shipping, insurance industry sources said.The move by the Houthis opens a new front against the United States in its war on Iran and widens the threat to global energy supplies and trade beyond the Gulf.Indicative war risk premiums rose to around 0…

Red Sea Insurance Spikes After Houthi Ship Attacks

Jul 10, 2025

The insurance cost of shipping goods through the Red Sea has more than doubled in recent days after Yemen's Houthis attacked and sank two ships, killing at least four seafarers after months of calm, industry sources said on Thursday.The Red…

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Ukraine Explores Using Baltic Ports for Grain Exports

Ukraine Explores Using Baltic Ports for Grain Exports

Few Countries Purchase Russian Wheat After Black Sea Trade Stalls

Few Countries Purchase Russian Wheat After Black Sea Trade Stalls

SGX, European Energy Exchange Offer Baltic Handysize Futures Contracts

SGX, European Energy Exchange Offer Baltic Handysize Futures Contracts

Supply Pressurei in Container Vessel Sector

Supply Pressurei in Container Vessel Sector

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