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Saudi Arabia Accuses Iran of Deadly Attack on Bahri Tanker in Strait of Hormuz
Saudi Arabia said an Iranian attack on Bahri-owned tanker Sidr killed two Filipino seafarers while the vessel was transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Bahri said it was coordinating with authorities following the security incident.
Maritime Law & Regulation · 31 Aug 2026Hormuz vessel traffic falls as tanker attacks heighten security concerns
Visible commodity vessel transits through the Strait of Hormuz fell to five per day over the weekend as operators responded cautiously to continued attacks. The IMO renewed calls for unhindered navigation, saying up to 400 ships and around 6,000 seafarers have been unable to leave the Persian Gulf safely.
Shipping Markets · 31 Aug 2026Port congestion temporarily shields container shipping from capacity shock
Port delays are keeping 2.3m teu of containership capacity out of service, cushioning the market as newbuildings and a gradual return to Suez threaten to release substantial vessel supply.
Shipping Markets · 31 Aug 2026Panama Canal Restrictions Raise Container Capacity Concerns
CMA CGM has delayed the introduction of a $150 per TEU low-water surcharge as tighter Panama Canal draught limits and fewer daily transits threaten to reduce effective container shipping capacity.
Ports & Logistics · 30 Aug 2026Tanker Catches Fire After Projectile Strike Off Saudi Arabia’s Yanbu
A tanker was hit by an unidentified projectile 63 nautical miles west of Yanbu, causing a fire on its main deck, according to UKMTO. All crew members were reported safe, with no environmental impact identified.
Ports & Logistics · 29 Aug 2026Gulf States Accelerate Port and Pipeline Investment Amid Hormuz Disruption
Gulf governments are directing capital towards ports, pipelines and alternative transport corridors as disruption in the Strait of Hormuz exposes the region’s dependence on the strategic waterway.
Ship Management · 25 Aug 2026Bahri Vessel Involved in Red Sea Incident Off Yanbu
Bahri said its vessel Amzan was involved in a maritime incident in the Red Sea, with all crew reported safe. The statement followed a Houthi claim of an attack and a UKMTO report that a tanker had been struck west of Saudi Arabia’s Yanbu port.
Ship Management · 23 Aug 2026Armed Group Reportedly Hijacks Tanker in Gulf of Aden
Six armed individuals reportedly boarded an Eritrea-flagged oil products tanker east of Al Mukalla after it issued a distress call. The vessel is believed to be heading towards Somalia, while the crew’s status remains unknown.
Shipping Markets · 22 Aug 2026Strait of Hormuz Shipping Traffic Slows Amid Reopening Uncertainty
Commodity vessel movements through the Strait of Hormuz declined as shipowners remained cautious over the waterway’s status. Kpler recorded six crossings on Tuesday, while traffic through Bab el-Mandeb increased despite a declared blockade.
Maritime Law & Regulation · 21 Aug 2026IMO condemns deadly attack on cargo ship TIHAMAH off Yemen
IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez has condemned the attack on the cargo ship TIHAMAH off Al Mokha, Yemen, which resulted in several confirmed seafarer deaths. He urged operators to assess transit risks and follow appropriate best management practices.
Shipping Markets · 21 Aug 2026Covert Hormuz Oil Shuttle Trade Helps Contain Global Crude Prices
Middle Eastern producers are moving more than an estimated 4 million barrels per day through covert shuttle operations in the Strait of Hormuz, supporting global supply and helping keep Brent prices below levels feared at the start of the Iran conflict.
Shipping Markets · 20 Aug 2026Strong Container Demand and Port Congestion Lift Maersk’s 2026 Outlook
Maersk raised its full-year earnings guidance for the second time in 2026 after resilient container demand, higher freight rates and port congestion helped second-quarter EBITDA reach $3.0 billion.
Shipping Markets · 18 Aug 2026Strong Container Demand and Freight Rates Prompt Maersk to Raise 2026 Outlook
Maersk has increased its full-year earnings guidance for the second time in 2026 after resilient container demand, strong Chinese exports and port congestion lifted freight rates and second-quarter profitability.