Red Sea Crisis

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Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Shipping

OFAC Targets Russia-Houthi Grain Smuggling Ship

The U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has designated multiple entities and individuals involved in a maritime smuggling operation

April 2, 2025
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Monday, March 31, 2025
Missiles are fired into the sky, said to be, for an operation against the Yemen's Houthis at an unidentified location in this screengrab
Defense

Trump Escalates Houthi Strikes, Warns Iran as Red Sea Crisis Continues

President Trump announced today that U.S.-led strikes have “decimated” Houthi capabilities in Yemen, while issuing stark warnings to both the

March 31, 2025
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Piracy

Shipping Industry Unveils New Maritime Security Playbook as Global Threats Escalate

Major maritime industry associations have jointly released a comprehensive security guidebook aimed at protecting vessels and crews amid escalating global

March 31, 2025
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Wednesday, March 19, 2025
News

US Strikes Houthi Strongholds in Yemen Where Leaders Are Hiding

The U.S. hit targets across Yemen in airstrikes overnight, including Saada province, which Yemeni sources say is a long-time hideout for

March 19, 2025
Total Views: 1744

Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Shipping

Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Ends, Heightening Maritime Security Risks in Red Sea and Gulf Regions

The Israel-Hamas ceasefire has officially ended on Tuesday, with Israel resuming offensive operations in the Gaza Strip, potentially escalating maritime

March 18, 2025
Total Views: 1307

News

Yemen’s Houthis Won’t ‘Dial Down’ Under US Pressure or Iranian Appeals

Yemen's Houthis will not "dial down" their action against Israeli shipping in the Red Sea in response to U.S. military pressure or appeals from the group's

March 18, 2025
Total Views: 1632

Monday, March 17, 2025
FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump looks on as military strikes are launched against Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis over the group's attacks against Red Sea shipping, at an unspecified location
Shipping

Trump Issues Stark Warning to Iran Over Houthi Attacks, Threatens ‘Dire Consequences’

In a strongly-worded statement issued Monday, President Donald Trump warned Iran would face severe consequences for its role in Houthi attacks in the Red Sea

March 17, 2025
Total Views: 1160

Sunday, March 16, 2025
Defense

US Will Keep Hitting Houthis Until Shipping Attacks Stop, Hegseth Says

By Phil Stewart, Mohammed Ghobari and Gabriella Borter WASHINGTON/ADEN, Yemen, March 16 (Reuters) – The United States will keep attacking

March 16, 2025
Total Views: 2622

Saturday, March 15, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump launches military strikes against Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis
Defense

Trump Launches Large-Scale Strikes On Yemen’s Houthis, At Least 24 Killed

By Phil Stewart and Mohammed Ghobari WASHINGTON/ADEN, Yemen, March 15 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump launched large-scale military strikes

March 15, 2025
Total Views: 2646

Donald-Trump-Aboard-Navy-Ship-USS Gerald Ford
Merchant Marine

Trump Vows to Crush the Houthi Threat and Protect American Ships

The Suez Canal is effectively closed. Not officially, of course, many Russian shadow fleet and Chinese crewed ships are sailing through. But if you’re a U.S.

March 15, 2025
Total Views: 2967

Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Shipping

ZIM Reports Strong 2024 Turnaround, Sets Conservative 2025 Outlook Amid Red Sea Crisis

International container shipping company ZIM (NYSE: ZIM) has reported a remarkable recovery in 2024, posting a net income of $2.15 billion, marking a

March 12, 2025
Total Views: 878

Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Shipping

Houthis Issue New Maritime Threat as Gaza Aid Deadline Passes

Yemen’s Houthi forces have declared an immediate ban on Israeli ships in the Red Sea, Arabian Sea, Bab al-Mandab Strait, and Gulf of Aden, threatening to

March 11, 2025
Total Views: 1949

Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Shipping

OFAC Sanctions Reveal Houthis Coordinated Safe Passage for Russian and Chinese Ships Through Red Sea

New sanctions by the U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) have revealed that Houthi leaders actively coordinated with Russian and

March 5, 2025
Total Views: 121

Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Shipping

Trump Administration Designates Houthis as Foreign Terrorist Organization Amid Red Sea Shipping Crisis

The U.S. State Department has officially designated Yemen’s Ansarallah group, commonly known as the Houthis, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO),

March 4, 2025
Total Views: 54

Sunday, February 23, 2025
Shipping

Egypt Says Dozens Of Ships Return To Suez Canal After Ceasefire

By Salma El Wardany Feb 23, 2025(Bloomberg) –Egypt’s Suez Canal Authority said 47 ships have rerouted to use the waterway since the start of

February 23, 2025
Total Views: 1583

Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Shipping

EU Extends Red Sea Maritime Security Operation Through 2026, Expands Intelligence Sharing

The European Union has extended its maritime security operation in the Red Sea region until February 28, 2026, allocating over €17 million to safeguard

February 18, 2025
Total Views: 1084

Wednesday, February 12, 2025
News

Global Marine Fuel Sales Jump in 2024 on Red Sea Diversions

Global marine fuel sales jumped in 2024 after attacks by Yemen's Houthis starting in late 2023 prompted most shipping companies to divert vessels around

February 12, 2025
Total Views: 477

Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Shipping

Drewry Survey: Red Sea Chaos Expected to Ease in 2025, But Trump Tariffs Loom Large

A new industry survey by maritime consultancy Drewry reveals that most container shipping stakeholders expect Suez Canal transits to resume before the end of

February 11, 2025
Total Views: 781

Shipping

South Korean Shipping Giant HMM Posts 500% Operating Profit Surge Amid Market Upheaval

South Korean shipping giant HMM delivered strong financial results in 2024, with revenue reaching KRW 11,700 billion (USD $8 billion) and operating profit

February 11, 2025
Total Views: 1095

Shipping

Yemeni Houthis Ready to Renew Attacks on Israel if Gaza War Resumes

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis, who control most of western Yemen including the capital, are ready to mount attacks on Israel if it resumes its assault on Gaza

February 11, 2025
Total Views: 768