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Container carriers eye return to Red Sea routeVessels will now use the shorter route instead of going around Africa. This shift impacts shipping rates and capacity as demand rises.07 Jul, 2026, 11.14 AM IST- Tanker set ablaze after being struck by projectile in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of OmanA tanker traveling near Oman caught fire early Tuesday after a projectile strike. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Centre confi...07 Jul, 2026, 07.17 AM IST
- India proposes dedicated BRICS Virtual Working Group to combat drug traffickingIn a proactive move, India has suggested establishing a dedicated virtual working group within BRICS to address the increasingly sophistica...06 Jul, 2026, 05.31 PM IST
- Qatar resumes maritime operations, lifts vessel suspensionQatar has lifted its temporary ban on maritime navigation for all vessels, effective immediately. This decision reverses a suspension impos...05 Jul, 2026, 01.15 PM IST
- Tankers make U-turns in Hormuz, with some taking Iran route insteadTensions are high in the Persian Gulf as at least eight ships, including oil tankers, reversed course near the Omani coast, signaling Iran'...04 Jul, 2026, 04.51 PM IST
- China unveils 350-kmph Xi'an-Shiyan bullet train, cuts travel time from over six hours to oneChina has launched the Xi'an-Shiyan high-speed railway, a crucial link connecting central and western regions. This 257-km line, designed f...01 Jul, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
- Iran and Oman push Strait of Hormuz fee proposal despite Washington oppositionIran and Oman are pushing for payments from ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, a move opposed by Washington. This proposal, inspired by...01 Jul, 2026, 10.24 AM IST
- Nagapattinam international port to get duty free shops as India-Sri Lanka ferry traffic boomsChennai's Nagapattinam Port is set for a significant upgrade with the introduction of duty-free retail shops at its international passenger...28 Jun, 2026, 10.07 AM IST
- Iran war latest ground report: Interim deal imperilled further as both sides go ballistic againIran war: Escalating tensions saw the U.S. launch airstrikes against Iran following attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait. President Trump warned o...28 Jun, 2026, 09.21 AM IST
- Sea route near Oman is expanding to facilitate more traffic through Strait of Hormuz, US Navy saysA crucial shipping lane through the Strait of Hormuz, near Oman's coast, is being expanded for both directions of traffic, according to a U...27 Jun, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
- Taiwan ship operator says vessel hit in Hormuz 'unharmed'A Taiwanese shipping operator's vessel, the Ever Lovely, sustained minor damage after being struck by an unidentified object in the Strait ...26 Jun, 2026, 04.01 PM IST
- Iran fired on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz, say US officialsIran fired on a cargo ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, according to two US officials cited by Reuters. The vessel had earl...26 Jun, 2026, 01.05 AM IST
- Vessel hit by 'unknown projectile' in Hormuz Strait: Maritime agencyThe UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) security agency reported that the incident occurred 7.5 nautical miles (14 kilometres) southeast o...25 Jun, 2026, 10.38 PM IST
- Crude shipments through Hormuz at highest since war amid concerns over Iran exit demandsCrude shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have surged following a ceasefire deal, reaching their highest levels since the conflict began...25 Jun, 2026, 06.20 PM IST
- IRGC Navy rejects new Strait of Hormuz route, warns of enforcement measures: Iranian MediaIran's Revolutionary Guard Navy has issued a stern warning to vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, insisting on the use of only Iran-ap...25 Jun, 2026, 10.04 AM IST
- Traffic flows through Hormuz continue to improve as IMO evacuation begins: MonitorTraffic through the Strait of Hormuz is showing a marked improvement following a US-Iran agreement, with an average of 22 commodity ships d...25 Jun, 2026, 06.56 AM IST
- The Strait of Hormuz's future is unsettled even as more ships venture throughShip traffic is slowly resuming in the Strait of Hormuz following an interim deal between Iran and the U.S., but lingering questions about ...23 Jun, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
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