Crude oil crisis in Hormuz: Much more than just price and quantityThe conflict in Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz, severely impacting global oil shipments and market dynamics. While oil availability h...
13 Oct, 2026, 12.23 PM IST
The Andaman Islands could be India's next big trade trump cardIndia is focusing on strengthening the Andaman and Nicobar Islands' strategic maritime role for regional trade. The upcoming Andaman Dialog...
13 Oct, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
Oil Price Today (October 13): Crude oil falls to $105 as traders assess Russian supply, Mideast attacks. What’s next?Brent crude futures fell 61 cents, or 1.05%, to $105 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures declined 92 cents, or 1.05%, ...
13 Oct, 2026, 08.00 AM IST
Oil ticks lower as Russia diesel supply prospects counter Gulf supply risksOil prices dipped following a prior rise, with Brent crude futures down by 61 cents per barrel. Traders weighed supply risks stemming from ...
13 Oct, 2026, 07.29 AM IST
Indian rice exporters find a way through disruptions to retain competitiveness in Gulf marketIndian rice exporters have partnered with Eximwala Solutions to utilise bulk shipping for their products with an aim to significantly lower...
12 Oct, 2026, 04.13 PM IST
India’s Rs 34,284-crore Basmati trade gets a logistics boost with Iraq shipping planIREF has introduced a bulk-shipping initiative aimed at cutting freight costs for Basmati rice exports to Iraq. This initiative will lower ...
12 Oct, 2026, 10.49 AM IST
Port of Los Angeles sets September volume record, executive director saysThe Port of Los Angeles achieved a new record for container volume in September with over one million TEUs. This increase is attributed to ...
12 Oct, 2026, 09.45 AM IST
US military says it disabled cargo vessel trying to run Iran blockadeA US military fighter jet disabled the Panama-flagged M/V Ocean Molica after it violated a naval blockade. This action occurred in the Gulf...
11 Oct, 2026, 09.54 AM IST
Brent commands a war premium as Middle East supply risks keep oil on edgeBrent crude is trading above $100 a barrel as geopolitical tensions and supply risks in the Middle East sustain its premium over WTI. For I...
10 Oct, 2026, 11.32 AM IST
22 Indian crew safe after drone attack on Panama-flagged tanker off SharjahUnion Minister Sarbananda Sonowal confirmed that all Indian crew members aboard the MT GEM NO. 2 are safe. The vessel was targeted in a dro...
10 Oct, 2026, 06.08 AM IST
ET Evoke: ‘Shipping, moving 80% world trade, is far more volatile than stocks,’ says Harvard University's Myrto KalouptsidiMyrto Kalouptsidi, Harvard professor of international economics, explains how shipping disruptions at chokepoints such as Hormuz, Suez and ...
08 Oct, 2026, 11.36 PM IST
Sharjah eyes $3 billion Indian investment as ports shift amid Hormuz disruptionSharjah is anticipating significant investment from India, targeting $3 billion between 2026 and 2027. The expansion of Khorfakkan port is ...
08 Oct, 2026, 07.08 PM IST
India’s diesel exports hit 1-year high in September as record margins drive Europe shipmentsIndia’s diesel exports rose to a one-year high of about 620,000 barrels per day in September as record refining margins encouraged refiners...
08 Oct, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Iraq devalues its currency as Mideast war disrupts oil shipping routesIraq has officially devalued its currency from 1,300 dinars to 1,500 dinars to the US dollar. The Central Bank announced this decision foll...
07 Oct, 2026, 08.11 PM IST
Ships take long way around as drought snarls Panama CanalThe month of August and September witnessed an impressive 70% rise in maritime traffic transiting the Strait of Magellan. This surge is pri...
07 Oct, 2026, 07.57 AM IST
Middle East oil exports are recovering despite Strait of Hormuz tanker attacks, but the bigger problem is getting crude safely to buyersMiddle Eastern oil exports have significantly recovered as shipping companies navigate a complex transport network. While conventional meth...
06 Oct, 2026, 08.56 PM IST
Explainer: Who are the Houthis, Iran's allies in Yemen?Yemen's Saudi-backed government has initiated a military counteroffensive against the Iran-backed Houthis, seeking to recover lost territor...
04 Oct, 2026, 07.20 PM IST