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Thursday, July 9, 2026
Oil tanker Al Shaffiah sails at the sea near the Omani coast, as seen from Musandam
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U.S. Escalates Strikes on Iran After Attacks on Commercial Ships

Second day of military action targets coastal defenses, missile sites and naval infrastructure as Tehran warns shipping will only resume under “Iranian

July 9, 2026
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A Maersk containership is seen near Suez Canal Bridge which is known as the "Peace Bridge" in the Suez Canal, Egypt, August 6, 2023. Suez Canal Authority/Handout via REUTERS
Shipping

Maersk Expands Red Sea Return With MECL Service Through Suez Canal

Maersk is expanding its gradual return to the Suez Canal, announcing that its MECL service linking India, the Middle East and the U.S. East Coast will once

July 9, 2026
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Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Containers at the Evergreen terminal at the Port of Los Angeles
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Appeals Court Upholds FMC’s Authority to Strike Down Unreasonable Container Detention Fees

A federal appeals court has upheld a landmark Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) decision finding that ocean carriers cannot impose detention charges that do

July 8, 2026
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Ukrainian drones strike oil terminal in St Petersburg as Putin's 'Davos' gets under way
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Russia Bans Diesel Exports After Ukrainian Strikes Threaten Domestic Supplies

Russia introduced a ban on diesel exports on Wednesday as part of a raft of measures to support the domestic fuel market after systematic Ukrainian drone

July 8, 2026
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LNG carrier in dense fog
Shipping

Asian Shipbuilding Dominance Could Thwart LNG Expansion, Wood Mackenzie Says

The biggest expansion of global LNG supply on record, led by the United States and Qatar, could be slowed as most of the ships needed to transport the fuel are

July 8, 2026
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Cargo containers pile up at a marine terminal at the Port of Los Angeles.
Ports

U.S. Container Imports Set to Break Pandemic-Era Record Ahead of Tariff Deadline

U.S. container imports are on track to reach an all-time monthly record in July as retailers accelerate shipments ahead of potential new tariffs expected to

July 8, 2026
Total Views: 5571

fincantieri subsea graphic
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Fincantieri Spends Big to Build Underwater Technology Powerhouse Through Four Acquisitions

Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri is making its biggest push yet into the fast-growing underwater technology sector, announcing deals worth an initial €600

July 8, 2026
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Oil tanker Al Shaffiah sails at the sea near the Omani coast, as seen from Musandam
Shipping

IMO Urges Ships to Avoid Hormuz as U.S. Strikes Iran Over Vessel Attacks

The security situation in the Strait of Hormuz deteriorated sharply on Wednesday after the United States launched a new wave of strikes against Iranian

July 8, 2026
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Tuesday, July 7, 2026
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces began setting conditions for clearing mines in the Strait of Hormuz, April 11, as two U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyers conducted operations
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Iran Mining Hormuz to Funnel Ships Into Its Waters, U.S. Navy Says

Iran’s Strait of Hormuz mining strategy is intended to channel commercial shipping into sea lanes near its shores, making it easier to control traffic and

July 7, 2026
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A large crude oil tanker identified as MT Davina sails in open ocean under partly cloudy skies. The black-hulled vessel is viewed from above and ahead, with another ship visible on the horizon in the background.
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U.S. Revokes Iran Oil Waiver After Hormuz Attacks, Launches New Military Strikes

The Trump administration has revoked its temporary sanctions waiver for Iranian oil exports and launched new military strikes against Iran after renewed

July 7, 2026
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RFA Lyme Bay sails from Gibraltar escorted by a tugboat during a previous deployment, with calm water and blue skies surrounding the Bay-class support ship.
Shipping

Hormuz Strikes Threaten Progress on Europe’s De-mining Mission

(Bloomberg) — The UK and France’s plans to de-mine the Strait of Hormuz were dealt a setback after a fresh attacks on vessels passing through the

July 7, 2026
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Smoke rises after what the Ukranian authorities say was during a strike as Ukrainian UAVs hit a Russian dark fleet tanker at a location given as Sea of Azov in this screengrab taken from a handout video released on July 7, 2026
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Ukraine Steps Up Strikes on Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ Tankers

Ukrainian drones have attacked a dozen tankers from Russia's "shadow fleet" over the past two days that were delivering fuel to Crimea, Kyiv's military said,

July 7, 2026
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Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz
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Three Tankers Attacked Near Strait of Hormuz as JMIC Warns of ‘Severe’ Threat

A third commercial tanker has come under attack near the Strait of Hormuz, with UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reporting Tuesday that a vessel was struck

July 7, 2026
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NASA's Orion Capsule is drawn to the well deck of the U.S.S. Portland after it splashed down following a successful uncrewed Artemis I Moon Mission on December 11, 2022 in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Baja California, Mexico
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U.S. Eyes Offshore Spaceports With First-Ever Call for Industry Input

The Trump administration is taking its first formal step toward evaluating whether federal offshore waters could support commercial space launches and

July 7, 2026
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qatar lng ship
Shipping

LNG Tanker ‘Al Rekayyat’ at Risk of Exploding After Attack Near Hormuz

A Qatari LNG tanker was at risk of exploding and a Saudi-flagged crude oil tanker was damaged near the Strait of Hormuz, sources said on Tuesday, after reports

July 7, 2026
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Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz near the beach of Bandar Abbas
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Oil Rises After Attacks Near Strait of Hormuz Renew Supply Fears

Oil prices rose on Tuesday after reports of attacks on vessels near the Strait of Hormuz revived fears of disruptions to shipping through the critical energy

July 7, 2026
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Plumes of smoke rise from what is said to be Liberia-flagged, Greek-operated bulk carrier, the MV Magic Seas that was, according to Yemen's Houthis, attacked following an alleged exchange with the captain, off southwest Yemen
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Bulk Carrier Losses Keep Falling, But INTERCARGO Warns New Risks Are Emerging

The long-term safety record for bulk carriers continues to improve, but the industry faces an increasingly complex risk environment that extends beyond

July 7, 2026
Total Views: 893

Monday, July 6, 2026
Oil tanker Al Shaffiah sails at the sea near the Omani coast, as seen from Musandam
Shipping

LNG Tanker Struck by Projectile Near Hormuz, Sparking Fire

A laden LNG tanker was struck by an unknown projectile late Monday while transiting just east of the Strait of Hormuz, the latest security incident in one of

July 6, 2026
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Tanker EVENTIN adrift in the Baltic Sea
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GMS Sees U.S. Recycling License as Blueprint to Retire Shadow Fleet Vessels

Global ship recycler Global Marketing Systems (GMS) says a recent U.S. government license authorizing the recycling of four sanctioned vessels could provide a

July 6, 2026
Total Views: 1771

The Tanker Tycoon Making Millions on Hormuz Shuttle Runs
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The Tanker Tycoon Making Millions on Hormuz Shuttle Runs

Just a few weeks into the war, one of the Persian Gulf’s top oil producers quietly began sneaking its crude out of the Strait of Hormuz. Before long,

July 6, 2026
Total Views: 2872