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Red Sea shipping drops after Houthi attacks on Saudi oil sites, data shows

Eleven commodity vessels passed through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait on Sunday, the lowest level in months, the data showed.

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A Houthi follower rises a weapon as he attends a rally marking one year of Saudi-led air strikes, in Yemen's capital Sanaa.
A vessel at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, July 23, 2026.

Hormuz tanker crossings slip to lowest in more than two months, data shows

One tanker crossed the Strait of Hormuz on July 23, compared with three the day earlier, data from analytics firm Kpler showed, as ships are being rerouted to paths that take significantly longer.

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HOUTHI TERRORISTS carry weapons as they stand near the site of Israeli airstrikes in Sanaa, Yemen, in September. Iran has reportedly lost control of the Houthis, the writer notes.

Saudi tankers make U-turn in Red Sea, head towards Suez following Houthi blockade announcement

The Houthis declared a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia, opening a potential new front against the United States in its war with Iran and raising the threat to global energy supplies.

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio walks from a vehicle before departing from Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on July 19, 2026.

US still open to diplomatic solution with Iran if attacks in Strait of Hormuz end, Rubio says

Rubio also stated that there was a "growing split" in Iran between the more militant extremists who continue to attack the US and other countries and those who are concerned with Iran's economy.

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Iran and Israel trade accusations at UN shipping agency over sea lanes

Iran has previously threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz to traffic in retaliation for Western pressure.

JUNE 18, 2025ByREUTERS
IDF Naval Commander V.-Adm. David Saar Salama and Iranian Navy Commander R.-Adm. Shahram Irani (illustrative).

ZIM beats Q1 expectations, signals maritime shipping rebound

The company reaffirmed its outlook, citing strong momentum and fleet upgrades.

MAY 19, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
ZIM to dedicate ships for Israel's 'national needs'

US issues new sanctions on individuals, entities from Iran, China for role in IRGC missile program

The State Department noted that these actions are part of the US's campaign to cut down on Iran's ballistic missile program.

APRIL 30, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS
A number of new generation Iranian centrifuges are seen on display during Iran's National Nuclear Energy Day in Tehran, Iran April 10, 2021

Explosive sex toys: Russian-run sabotage plot targets depots across Europe - report

Pillows, packed into the parcels with the cosmetics and sex toys, contained hidden homemade incendiary devices made of a cocktail of chemicals, including highly reactive magnesium.

APRIL 5, 2025ByREUTERS
A general view shows the DHL robotic package processing site, which the company claims is the largest and most advanced of its kind in the Middle East, in Lod, Israel, January 11, 2022.

The Ultimate Guide to Shipping Furniture Safely & Affordably

Shipping furniture can be a heavy task. Here’s how you can move your furniture like a pro in 2025 (and save money while doing it)!

MARCH 30, 2025ByISAAC KAPLAN

Maersk deny shipping arms to Israel during Gaza conflict

Maersk denied shipping arms to Israel but admitted transporting military-related cargo, stating it complies with all laws amid shareholder scrutiny.

MARCH 18, 2025ByREUTERS
Maersk container is transported by a train near a port of Barcelona, Spain April 26, 2024.

Zim ends 2024 with $2.15 billion profit, beating analyst expectations

Zim’s strong financial performance was driven by rising freight rates and increased demand.

MARCH 12, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A truck transports a Zim container just outside Israel's port of Ashdod February 23, 2012. Zim, Israel's biggest shipping company, had to reach a debt settlement with its bond holders after they were hit by a downturn in the global shipping industry.

Maritime sources expect Houthis to halt Red Sea attacks after Gaza deal

The experts pointed to an email, seen by Reuters, from the group postponing a planned security briefing that had been due to take place in the coming days as a possible signal.

JANUARY 16, 2025ByREUTERS
Houthi-held Red Sea port of Hodeidah, Yemen, February 25, 2023.

Transportation of Hazmat goods – Safety measures and challenges

DECEMBER 30, 2024ByISAAC KAPLAN

Your Taxes: Tax Authority takes the fizz out Of Coca Cola

This case decision could disrupt Israeli imports more than the Houthis.

DECEMBER 23, 2024ByLEON HARRIS
A man drinking Coca Cola, illustrative