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Russia: Black Sea Waters Not Safe for Ships

At least 124 Russia-linked vessels were targeted in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov, from July 8-20, according to statements from Ukraine’s General Staff.

Novorossiysk, Russia. Photo: iStock/saiko3p

Houthis Attack Saudi Tanker in Red Sea

Saudi state media said the tanker Encelia was hit in the Red Sea, resulting in a fire on board.

A Navy ship patrols the Red Sea. Photo: iStock/gorsh13

Kuehne+Nagel Weighs Options For Apex Logistics Unit

Kuehne+Nagel bought the majority of Apex in 2021, then the rest in 2025 at an enterprise value of more than $4 billion.

A warehouse in Texas. Photo: iStock/halbergman

The Long Road to Autonomous Cargo Shipping

Although autonomous technology aboard cargo ships has made significant progress in recent years, the industry remains years away from replacing conventional crews.

The Yara Birkeland, the world's first purpose-built autonomous, zero emissions cargo ship. Photo: Dag Frode Høyland, courtesy of Yara

DP World to Build Two UAE Container Terminals Outside of Hormuz

The new terminals will be linked to Jebel Ali, and integrated with a nearby east coast zone called Jafza through an inland logistics network.

Fujairah Port Dp World Uae Bloomberg

Oil Tankers Turn Back in Red Sea After Houthi Attack Threat

The ships could make the voyage to China via the Suez Canal, but that would increase the voyage from about 7,000 miles to more than 17,000 miles.

A VLCC at sea. Photo: iStock/Teamjackson

10 Killed in Russian Missile Attack Against Cargo Vessel in Black Sea

The vessel was said to have been using a maritime export corridor to move cargo down the Romanian and Bulgarian coastlines to Turkey.

Photo: iStock.com/Istimages

Houthis Launch Naval Blockade Against Saudi Arabia

The Houthi blockade will reportedly target the Bab el-Mandeb strait, which serves as the route for roughly 5% of global gas and oil supplies.

Photo: iStock / Rainer Lesniewski

The U.S. Blockade Is Forcing Iran’s Energy Tankers to Zig-Zag and U-Turn

The U.S. restored a blockade against Iranian shipping on July 14, a step that all but halted Tehran’s crude exports when it was imposed previously.

A U.S. service member watches a ship transit the Arabian Sea. Source: U.S. Navy

Kenya Court Backs Import Levy to Fund China-Backed Rail Project

Kenya has been banking on the levy to restart work on the China-built and funded project that runs from Mombasa, but stalled in a scrubland west of Nairobi.

The Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway in Nairobi. Photographer: Patrick Meinhardt/Bloomberg

Xeneta: Peak Season for Ocean Freight Started Two Months Early

A bulge in demand was caused by shippers trying to get ahead of increasing bunker fuel prices, ironically causing a spike in freight rates.

Photo: iStock/eyewave

Trump Officials Move Toward Renewing Jones Act Waiver

Trump first granted the relief for some 659 products in March, then extended it a month later, in the face of pressure from oil and chemical industry officials.

Photo: iStock / photosvit

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