Shipping

Iran's intensified closure of Strait of Hormuz piles misery on stranded sailors

Sailors interviewed by Reuters in recent weeks have described the hardships and anxieties of their experience, and a federation representing them warns of dire conditions.

Vessels are seen anchored in the Strait of Hormuz, off the port city of Khasab on Oman's northern Musandam Peninsula on May 17, 2026.
Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz near Bandar Abbas, Iran, May 4, 2026.

Islamic regime launches Persian Gulf Strait Authority, ships reportedly start paying tolls

Hapag-Lloyd sign on a container ship at the Valparaiso port, Chile, January 11, 2024.

Shippers Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM suspend Cuba bookings after US executive order

Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz near Bandar Abbas, Iran, May 4, 2026.

CS Anthem chemical tanker was second US-flagged vessel to exit Strait of Hormuz


Tanker reports attack off Yemen's Hodeidah, UKMTO says

Iran-aligned Houthi militants have launched a series of attacks on international shipping near Yemen since last November in solidarity with Palestinians.

 Greek-flagged bulk cargo vessel Sea Champion is docked at the port of Aden, Yemen to which it arrived after being attacked in the Red Sea in what appears to have been a mistaken missile strike by Houthi militia, February 21, 2024.

Zim shipping brings in $373m net profit in second quarter of 2024.

"We expect stronger performance in the second half of 2024 compared to the first half due to ongoing supply constraints from the unresolved Red Sea crisis," CEO Eli Glickman said.

 A Zim ship.

Houthis damage cargo ship in Gulf of Aden as it steps up attacks

Lobivia was in the Gulf of Aden when the missiles struck two areas on its port side, the Joint Maritime Information Center (JMIC) said in an incident report.

 Protesters, mainly Houthi supporters, rally to show solidarity with Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, in Sanaa, Yemen July 19, 2024.

Merchant vessel reports two explosions west of Yemen's Mocha, Ambrey says

The Houthis have been launching drone and missile strikes on shipping routes in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden since November, claiming to act in solidarity with Palestinians in Israel's war in Gaza.

 A person points at a screen showcasing a vessel tracking software at Maritime Risk Management provider Diaplous group offices in Athens, Greece April 1, 2024.

Iranian warship suffers accident in port of Bandar Abbas, several suffering minor wounds

The Sahand frigade is part of the Southern Fleet of Iran's Navy. 

Iran's Sahand destroyer, a frigate in the southern fleet of the Iranian Navy, 2018.

Shufersal cancels a significant benefit and customers are angry

Shufersal cancels shipping discount for orders over NIS 750; all deliveries now cost NIS 30, sparking anger among customers; Company cites rising costs for fee update.


Ship off Yemen coast reports explosion nearby, says UKMTO

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi group has been launching drone and missile strikes in shipping lanes since November, saying that it acts in solidarity with Palestinians in Israel's war in Gaza.

 Liberian-flagged container MSC SARAH V

Houthis claim attacks on two ships in Red Sea and Indian Ocean, one hit by uncrewed aerial system

In dozens of attacks, the Houthis have sunk two vessels, seized another and killed at least three seafarers.

Protesters, largely Houthi supporters, rally to show solidarity with Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, in Sanaa, Yemen, June 7, 2024.

Treasury Dept. slaps more sanctions on individuals, entities involved in Houthi weapons procurement

According to a statement from the State Department, Monday's sanctions include three individuals and six entities that facilitated weapons procurement for the Houthis.

Protesters, largely Houthi supporters, rally to show solidarity with Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, in Sanaa, Yemen, June 7, 2024.

Mariner severely wounded in Houthi missile strike on cargo ship, US says

On Wednesday, CENTCOM announced that it had destroyed three anti-ship cruise missile launchers, and one unmanned aerial system in a Houthi controlled area of Yemen.

 Danish frigate Iver Huitfeldt sets off for the Gulf of Aden, from the Naval Station in Korsoer, Denmark, January 29, 2024. The Danish frigate will contribute to strengthening maritime security in and around the Red Sea.