The day the fault lines cracked: October 7’s aftershocks travelled from Israel and Gaza to Iran, Red Sea and $100 oilIt started at the Gaza border. Then came Hezbollah, Houthi attacks, rerouted ships, an Israel-Iran war, American strikes and an oil shock. ...
06 Oct, 2026, 07.22 PM IST
Gulf nations have found ways to keep oil flowing through the Iran war, but the costs are mountingIran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz initially raised concerns about soaring oil prices impacting the global economy. However, Gulf produ...
24 Sep, 2026, 09.51 AM IST
India needs multi-route energy strategy as West Asia tensions threaten supplies: ExpertsGrowing West Asian tensions expose India's energy supply vulnerabilities. Experts urge a multi-route strategy and diversified crude and gas...
19 Sep, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
In 1872, a ship named Mary Celeste was found sailing without its crew. 154 years later, the mystery of what happened to the sailors remains unsolved despite several searchesIn 1872, a ship named Mary Celeste was found sailing without its crew. 154 years later, the mystery of what happened to the sailors remains...
19 Sep, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
Ports giant DP World redraws Hormuz logistics with truck betDP World also set up hybrid sea-and-road services for shipments from Asia and the US, also via Turkey.
15 Sep, 2026, 10.36 AM IST
Saudi pipeline hit by drones to be out of service for weeks, further restricting oil flowA Saudi oil pipeline faces weeks of repairs after an attack, impacting global petroleum supplies. Houthi rebels captured key Red Sea island...
15 Sep, 2026, 08.09 AM IST
What the closure of Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline means for oil flowsSaudi Arabia closed a major oil pipeline after a drone attack, raising global energy shortage fears. This closure threatens to remove milli...
15 Sep, 2026, 07.18 AM IST
Maersk plans to expand fleet as CEO sees new era for shippingIn light of shifting shipping economics, Maersk is set to expand its container fleet, embracing market volatility as a path to increased pr...
14 Sep, 2026, 10.55 AM IST
Why is the Bab el-Mandeb Strait so important?Iran-backed Houthis aim to control Yemen's Red Sea coast and Bab el-Mandeb strait. This strategic waterway connects Asia to Europe via the ...
10 Sep, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
India must strengthen shipping capacity, naval protection amid growing chokepoints: GTRIIndia must treat maritime insecurity as a long-term trade risk as the Red Sea crisis crosses 1,000 days, GTRI said. Longer shipping routes ...
16 Aug, 2026, 12.11 PM IST
Putin says Russia will start seizing European vessels if its ships targetedThe comments, which Putin made as he oversaw navy drills in Russia's far east, come as the EU tries to ratchet up pressure on Russia's so-c...
12 Aug, 2026, 09.08 PM IST
Big emissions bills are coming for ships sailing in EuropeThe ships carry over 80% of the trade globally and contribute a big chunk in terms of emissions, producing about 1 billion tons of CO2 into...
19 Sep, 2023, 10.04 AM IST
Eighteen Indian sailors stuck in China to return to India on February 14: Mansukh Mandaviya"Our 18 stranded seafarers of MV Anastasia stuck in China are coming to India. The crew will sign off from Japan today and will reach India...
10 Feb, 2021, 01.31 PM IST
Companies have begun to improve the range & accuracy of weather forecastingRoughly 60% of the operating expenses of a ship are in fuel costs, with a large ship burning 50 tonnes of oil per day.
18 May, 2019, 10.06 AM IST
Adani, Mediterranean Shipping form joint venture for container terminalAdani Ports and SEZ (APSEZ) today said it has formed a joint venture with Switzerland-based MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company.
02 Jul, 2013, 06.49 PM IST
Mundra Port docks largest container ship in IndiaMundra Port today handled one of the largest and longest container vessels in the world--MV MSC Valeria, having a capacity of 14,000 TEUs.
04 Jun, 2013, 08.43 PM IST
- Indiatimes Travel ties up with Mediterranean Shipping Company
In a first-of-its-kind strategic alliance, Indiatimes Travel has tied up with Mediterranean Shipping Company, Italy’s largest privately own...
10 Apr, 2008, 05.39 PM IST