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Iran Approves Strait of Hormuz Toll Plan

2+ day, 4+ hour ago  (349+ words) Iran's parliament has approved legislation allowing the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to impose tolls on vessels passing through a designated "safe corridor" in the Strait of Hormuz, marking a significant escalation in the country's control over one of the…...

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MSC Expands Gulf Network with New Dammam–Bahrain Shuttle

2+ day, 4+ hour ago  (132+ words) Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has announced the launch of its new GULF SHUTTLE service, strengthening short-sea connectivity between Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. With a capacity of up to 3,000 standard containers, the service will operate between King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam…...

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UAE Transport and Supply Systems Operating Efficiently, Says Minister Al Mazrouei

6+ day, 12+ hour ago  (375+ words) Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei has affirmed that the United Arab Emirates" transport network and supply chains continue to function smoothly and efficiently, despite ongoing regional and global challenges. Speaking in his capacity as Chairman of the Supply and Transport Committee,…...

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Iran Signals Threat to Red Sea Shipping via Bab al-Mandeb Strait

1+ week, 4+ hour ago  (347+ words) Iran has expanded its warnings over global shipping routes, signaling that the Bab al-Mandeb Strait in the Red Sea could become the next flashpoint in its escalating conflict with the United States and its allies. The narrow waterway, which connects…...

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Fujairah Oil Terminal Resumes Shipments After Drone Attack

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (396+ words) Oil loading operations at the UAE's strategic Fujairah export terminal resumed today, a day after a drone strike triggered a fire and forced a temporary halt to activities at one of the world's most important oil hubs. The attack occurred…...

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UAE, Oman and Saudi Arabia Activate Alternative Air and Logistics Corridors Amid War Disruptions

3+ week, 4+ hour ago  (739+ words) The United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Oman are moving quickly to strengthen alternative logistics routes as ongoing regional conflict disrupts traditional shipping lanes and raises concerns about global supply chains. The effort focuses on expanding land corridors, rail links,…...

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Iran Allows Three Indian-Flagged Tankers Safe Passage Through Strait of Hormuz

3+ week, 4+ hour ago  (325+ words) Iran has reportedly allowed Indian-flagged oil tankers to safely transit the Strait of Hormuz, offering a limited easing of maritime tensions in one of the world's most critical energy chokepoints. The development follows diplomatic engagement between New Delhi and Tehran…...

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transportandlogisticsme.com > smart-logistics > missiles-drones-and-supply-chains-attacks-on-gulf-infrastructure-rattle-global-logistics-networks

Missiles, Drones and Supply Chains: Attacks on Gulf Infrastructure Rattle Global Logistics Networks

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (731+ words) As the US-Israel-Iran war enters its tenth day, Iran's missile and drone strikes across the region have triggered widespread disruption to transport and logistics networks in one of the world's most critical trade corridors. Since the escalation of hostilities in…...

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transportandlogisticsme.com > smart-sea-freight > geopolitics-hits-global-shipping-as-israelus-iran-war-drives-up-freight-rates

Geopolitics Hits Global Shipping as Israel/US-Iran War Drives Up Freight Rates

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (701+ words) Escalating conflict in the Middle East has begun to push container freight rates higher across major global shipping lanes over the past week, as carriers cut capacity, reroute vessels and factor in rising operational risks. Fresh data from shipping analytics…...

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Middle East Transport Disruptions Ripple Through Global Supply Chains

4+ week, 9+ hour ago  (503+ words) Global cargo networks are facing a sudden squeeze as escalating conflict and security disruptions across the Middle East force airlines and shipping lines to reroute major trade corridors, cutting available capacity and driving up transport costs worldwide. Airspace closures and…...