Red Sea Crisis

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Thursday, January 15, 2026
Munkebo Maersk Suez
News

Maersk’s Suez Return Signals a Turning Point in the Two-Year Red Sea Crisis

A.P. Moller–Maersk has confirmed the first structural return of a major container service to the trans-Suez route, in a landmark shift marking the most

January 15, 2026
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Wednesday, January 14, 2026
A CMA CGM containership transits the South Red Sea under escort by a EUNAVFOR warship
News

U.N. Renews Red Sea Reporting Mandate as Russia Needles U.S. on Venezuelan Seizures

By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS, Jan 14 (Reuters) – The U.N. Security Council on Wednesday asked U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to continue

January 14, 2026
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Tuesday, January 13, 2026
The LNG-powered CMA CGM Jacques Saade transits the Suez Canal, December 3, 2025
News

Suez Shows Signs of Life as Major Ocean Carriers Cautiously Return After Two-Year Red Sea Exodus

Containership traffic through the Suez Canal is finally inching higher. In the week ending January 11, 26 containerships transited the canal, the highest

January 13, 2026
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Monday, January 12, 2026
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
News

US-Flagged Maersk Denver Transits Red Sea as Carrier Tests Suez Comeback

Maersk has completed its second Red Sea transit in nearly two years, signaling a cautious — but still tentative — return to one of the world’s most

January 12, 2026
Total Views: 1407

Wednesday, January 7, 2026
EUNAVFOR Aspides forces escort a CMA CGM containership in the Red Sea
News

Suez Canal Traffic Stalls at 60% Below Normal Despite 100 Days Without Houthi Attacks

More than three months have passed since the last Houthi attack on commercial shipping in the Red Sea, yet the Suez Canal remains well below capacity.

January 7, 2026
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Tuesday, December 23, 2025
The LNG-powered CMA CGM Jacques Saade transits the Suez Canal, December 3, 2025
News

Big Boxships Return to Suez After Two-Year Hiatus

After nearly two years of disruption, ships from two of the world’s biggest container lines are once again sailing through the Suez Canal—a small but

December 23, 2025
Total Views: 2258

Monday, December 15, 2025
A CMA CGM containership transits the South Red Sea under escort by a EUNAVFOR warship
News

Merchant Vessel Repels Armed Attack Off Yemen Coast as Red Sea Transit Risks Persist

A merchant vessel successfully defended against an armed assault by multiple small craft approximately 15 nautical miles west of Yemen, according to the United

December 15, 2025
Total Views: 5986

Friday, December 5, 2025
bulk ship
Shipping

Bulk Carrier Repels Pirate Attack in Yemen Waters as Red Sea Shipping Return Gains Momentum

A merchant vessel successfully defended against a coordinated pirate attack in the Bab-el-Mandeb off the coast of Yemen early Friday morning, marking the

December 5, 2025
Total Views: 1134

Thursday, December 4, 2025
EUNAVFOR Aspides forces escort a CMA CGM containership in the Red Sea
News

Second Ocean Alliance Service Returns to Suez on Europe–Asia Backhaul

Europe-Asia shippers were today informed that a second Ocean Alliance service would resume Suez Canal transits on its backhaul leg to

December 4, 2025
Total Views: 1013

Tuesday, November 25, 2025
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
News

Maersk Eyes Suez Comeback as Red Sea Tensions Ease

The Suez Canal Authority and A.P. Moller-Maersk announced today the extension of their strategic partnership agreement, marking a significant milestone in

November 25, 2025
Total Views: 1296

Monday, November 24, 2025
smoke pollution coming from a container ship
Environment

Longer Routes Drive Europe’s Shipping Emissions to New Record

European shipping emissions reached unprecedented levels in 2024, climbing 13% to their highest point since mandatory reporting began in 2018, despite a

November 24, 2025
Total Views: 961

Monday, November 17, 2025
CMA CGM ship in the Suez Canal
Shipping

Suez Canal Authority Urging Carriers to Resume Red Sea Transits

The Suez Canal Authority is intensifying efforts to bring large containerships back through the strategic waterway following improved security conditions in

November 17, 2025
Total Views: 1374

Tuesday, November 11, 2025
USV attack on the M/T Cordelia Moon
Shipping

Houthis Declare Suspension of Red Sea Attacks, But Maritime Threat Remains

The Houthi militant group in Yemen has announced a suspension of maritime operations against Israel and formally ended its naval blockade of Israeli ports,

November 11, 2025
Total Views: 1153

Wednesday, November 5, 2025
EUNAVFOR Aspides forces escort a CMA CGM containership in the Red Sea
Shipping

Suez Canal Reports Biggest Recovery in Vessel Traffic Since Red Sea Crisis Began

The Suez Canal Authority is reporting significant progress in its recovery from vessel diversions due to the Red Sea crisis, with October marking the highest

November 5, 2025
Total Views: 1170

Thursday, October 23, 2025
A salvage tug fights a fire on board the MT Falcon with an Indian navy warship in the foreground in the Gulf of Aden
Accidents

Indian Navy Recovers Bodies from Burning LPG Tanker in Gulf of Aden

The Indian Navy warship INS Trikand successfully coordinated firefighting operations and search and rescue efforts for the Cameroon-flagged LPG carrier MT

October 23, 2025
Total Views: 3325

Monday, October 20, 2025
LPG tanker Falcon on fire in Gulf of Aden
Shipping

Mystery Tanker Explosion Near Yemen Sparks Renewed Security Concerns for Red Sea Shipping

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations reported an incident this weekend involving the LPG tanker FALCON approximately 116 nautical miles east of Aden,

October 20, 2025
Total Views: 2459

Saturday, October 18, 2025
Fire and Explosion Onboard LPG Tanker in Gulf of Aden Leaves Two Missing
Shipping

Fire and Explosion Onboard LPG Tanker in Gulf of Aden Leaves Two Missing

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has reported a vessel attack approximately 116 nautical miles east of Aden, Yemen, in which an unknown

October 18, 2025
Total Views: 2907

Monday, October 13, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during world leaders' summit on ending the Gaza war, amid a U.S.-brokered prisoner-hostage swap and ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, October 13, 2025
News

Trump Declares Gaza War Over as Final Hostages Freed in Landmark Ceasefire

Hamas freed the last living Israeli hostages from Gaza on Monday under a ceasefire deal and Israel sent home busloads of Palestinian detainees, as U.S.

October 13, 2025
Total Views: 476

Monday, October 6, 2025
Photo shows damage to the M/V Minervagracht following a Houthi missile attack in the Gulf of Aden
Shipping

Crew Member Dies Following Houthi Attack on Dutch Cargo Ship ‘Minervagracht’

Netherlands-based Spliethoff confirmed today that a crew member of the MV Minervagracht has died from critical injuries sustained during an attack in the Gulf

October 6, 2025
Total Views: 3025

Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Sounion oil tanker on fire in Red Sea. EUNAVFOR ASPIDES/Handout via REUTERS
News

Houthis Impose Sanctions on Major US Oil Companies, Claim Responsibility for Minervagracht Attack

The Houthi-aligned Humanitarian Operations Coordination Center (HOCC) has designated 13 entities, 9 individuals, and 2 vessels for sanctions related to US

September 30, 2025
Total Views: 2403