Recurring West Asia tensions force MSME exporters to prioritise resilience over cost savingsIndustry officials say recurring geopolitical disruptions, rising freight costs, and shipping uncertainty are making supply chain resilienc...
22 Jul, 2026, 02.08 PM IST
After Hormuz, Gate of Tears may make the world cry. What about India?The Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a key shipping route connecting Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, faces growing risks of disruption after Yemen’s Houthi ...
22 Jul, 2026, 06.11 AM IST
Saudi oil tankers bound for India, China reroute after Houthi warningTwo oil tankers carrying Saudi crude for India and China changed course. Houthi militia warned shipping companies against loading or unload...
21 Jul, 2026, 08.35 PM IST
Pirates allegedly hijack chemical tanker off Yemen coast in Gulf of Aden: ReportArmed assailants boarded the chemical tanker Asana in the Gulf of Aden off southern Yemen on Friday and are believed to have taken control ...
17 Jul, 2026, 04.09 PM IST
Some ships refusing US-military guided Hormuz transits after attacks, sources sayShipping firms are avoiding a U.S. military transit route through the Strait of Hormuz. This avoidance stems from recent Iranian attacks on...
16 Jul, 2026, 07.01 AM IST
India's war-risk insurance pool faces its first real-world testIndia's new maritime insurance pool has received its first claim. A vessel covered by the arrangement was damaged in a drone attack. This i...
16 Jul, 2026, 01.05 AM IST
DG Shipping to monitor Indian seafarers irrespective of vessel flag: Sarbananda SonowalIndian seafarers in West Asia will now be monitored by the Directorate General of Shipping. A new dashboard will provide real-time informat...
14 Jul, 2026, 08.51 PM IST
Are US-Iran headed back to war? What next after Trump's new threatsTrump's comments have intensified the US-Iran crisis with new threats. He is now considering attacks on Iran's power and water infrastructu...
09 Jul, 2026, 06.19 AM IST
Damaged Qatari LNG tanker awaits salvage after strike as Hormuz risks escalateA Qatari LNG tanker remains stuck off Oman after being hit by a projectile. U.S. forces reported two other tankers were targeted by Iran re...
08 Jul, 2026, 06.48 PM IST
US resumes strikes on Iran with over 80 targets hit; revokes oil waiverUnited States forces launched strikes targeting over eighty Iranian military sites. These actions followed attacks on three commercial vess...
08 Jul, 2026, 09.24 AM IST
LNG tanker at risk of exploding after two vessels struck near Strait of HormuzThe Al Rekayyat, loaded with liquefied natural gas, sent out distress signals seeking assistance after it was hit on its port side, one of ...
07 Jul, 2026, 07.09 PM IST
One attack, one warning: The world's energy lifeline is still vulnerableAn attack on a Qatari LNG carrier in the Strait of Hormuz has raised concerns. This incident suggests ongoing threats to commercial shippin...
07 Jul, 2026, 01.11 PM IST
Why risk strategy will define India Inc’s next decadeBy converting global risk signals into actionable growth edges, Indian businesses can not only safeguard their operations but also position...
27 Jun, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
Why are oil prices up today, and will Brent, US WTI crude futures continue to rise or fall again? Cargo ship attack near Oman lifts crude pricesWhy are oil prices up today, and will Brent, US WTI crude futures continue to rise or fall again? Oil prices gained more than 2% after a ca...
26 Jun, 2026, 02.33 AM 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
'Start your engines'? Shippers wary on Hormuz reopeningShipping groups are hesitant to resume sailing through the Strait of Hormuz. An agreement between the US and Iran promises its reopening. H...
15 Jun, 2026, 10.52 PM IST
Indian Navy recovers, disposes of unexploded missile warhead from oil tanker off Oman coastAccording to the defence spokesperson, the Marshall Islands-flagged tanker MT Olympic Life, which had no Indian nationals on board, was sai...
12 Jun, 2026, 04.45 PM IST