Red Sea / Bab el-Mandeb

South Korean and Japanese refiners will continue using the Red Sea for Saudi crude imports, even if Persian Gulf tensions ease

Disrupted container trade lanes are set to receive numerous new vessel deliveries in 2026, offsetting longer voyages

Security risks for commercial shipping now extend across the entire Gulf region, beyond the Strait of Hormuz, INTERTANKO warns

A recent tanker attack in the Strait of Hormuz, alongside fears of renewed Houthi activity, threatens dual maritime chokepoint disruption.

Renewed piracy and conflict in Yemen are jeopardizing carrier efforts to restore Red Sea and Suez Canal shipping routes.

Oil prices saw a minor decrease on Thursday, maintaining levels close to mid-June peaks as Middle East tensions escalated

A report indicates that a return to Suez Canal transits could increase shipping capacity but also cause port congestion

A rapid return to Suez Canal transits risks overwhelming European ports with overlapping vessel arrivals, according to Sogese

Saudi Arabia's Yanbu port is operating near maximum capacity for crude oil loadings due to Red Sea tensions and export goals

Iran is signaling a potential expansion of its maritime pressure, possibly using Houthi forces to disrupt Red Sea shipping.

New vessel tonnage arriving over the next two years is expected to cause significant overcapacity in the ocean freight market post-2026

Maersk adds a second Red Sea service as US-Iran ceasefire collapses, increasing Houthi attack risk for commercial shipping.

Maersk is resuming Red Sea and Suez Canal transits for Middle East-US East Coast services, a step towards restoring key shipping routes

Xeneta forecasts only modest easing of container shipping rates in the coming six months, despite rapid fleet growth

A proposed oil pipeline from the Gulf to Europe via Israel aims to reduce reliance on the Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea shipping

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd signal confidence in resuming Red Sea passage, potentially impacting shipping routes and costs.

The IMO is strengthening maritime security capabilities in waters near Yemen to enhance safety and stability for shipping

Gemini Cooperation begins a phased return to Suez-Red Sea transits, while retaining contingency plans for Africa routes

The IMO is working to enhance maritime safety and navigation for commercial vessels operating in the waters off Yemen

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd are resuming Suez Canal transits for their AE15 service, moving away from the longer Cape of Good Hope route

Indonesia and Singapore reaffirmed their commitment to free passage in the Strait of Malacca amid Middle East tensions.

The mega container ship CMA CGM SAINT GERMAIN successfully navigated the Suez Canal for the first time, as announced by the Suez Canal…

A cargo vessel in the Red Sea reported an attack by armed assailants, underscoring persistent security risks in the region

Suez Canal container ship transits reached their highest weekly level since January, with 35 vessels passing through.

Global disruptions like the pandemic and Red Sea crisis have unexpectedly boosted container shipping profitability by absorbing excess…

The ship recycling sector is in a holding pattern, awaiting clearer market signals following recent Middle East developments

Maersk's July 2026 update highlights early peak season signals and ongoing Red Sea disruptions impacting Asia-Pacific supply chains.

Asia Pacific air cargo volumes saw a significant increase in May, fueled by technology shipments and business stockpiling.

The ship recycling market may soon face a capacity crunch, influenced by Iran sanctions and Red Sea transit changes

COSCO Shipping has pulled its vessels from a CMA CGM India-Europe service after the French carrier resumed Suez Canal transits.