The conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt shipping operations, a strike in Belgium disrupted operations in Antwerp and Zeebrugge, and high winds disrupted operations in the United Kingdom and Rotterdam
UKMTO confirms the vessel, Source Blessing, was hit during two reported incidents near Jebel Ali and the Strait of Hormuz, with crew unharmed and damage still under assessment
Extended walkouts by maritime and railway unions trigger widespread delays, rising vessel queues and a national demonstration set for 12 March
Drones hit fuel tanks at the port, state media has confirmed
Expansion projects across ABR and MP2 continue to add new berths, upgraded facilities and significant yard space as the Port prepares future capacity increases
Court filings outline the development of a new ACE-based process designed to streamline payments to more than 330,000 eligible importers
Bunker prices have already doubled since strait closure and could go much higher
Cosco and OOCL have suspended all services at Balboa, rerouting cargo to Atlantic-side terminals run by SSA Marine and Evergreen
Projectile strikes highlight ongoing threats to commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz
Arbitration claims, Chinese pushback and shifting operator roles reshape the landscape around Panama’s key container terminals
After a drop following the first three days of the war, numbers are increasing again, incidents rose to 559 on March 7
Teo Teng Seng says the Hormuz crisis shows conflict is now the biggest immediate risk to global shipping, with disruptions capable of reshaping trade flows overnight
Major lines halt bookings, reroute via the Cape, pause Hormuz crossings, and impose war risk surcharges as multiple Gulf ports face disruption
Gemini Cooperation revises its Asia-North Europe services, while Ocean Alliance updates several Transatlantic sailings
