Drones hit fuel tanks at the port, state media has confirmed
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
Major lines halt bookings, reroute via the Cape, pause Hormuz crossings, and impose war risk surcharges as multiple Gulf ports face disruption
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
Gemini Cooperation revises its Asia-North Europe services, while Ocean Alliance updates several Transatlantic sailings
GNSS interference in the Middle East Gulf has surged since the start of the Iran war, with 655 vessels affected and daily incidents more than doubling
Ports in the Persian Gulf are locked due to the Strait of Hormuz closure, Panama ports return to operations
New measures outline actions across shipbuilding, shipping and port development, supported by research programmes, dedicated alliances and coordinated EU‑level governance
The vessel was transiting eastbound through the chokepoint when it was hit at 1109 hrs on March 4
Global container carriers including MSC, Cosco and CMA CGM are accelerating their withdrawal from Middle East Gulf trades as security conditions around the Strait of Hormuz deteriorate
Multiple unmanned aircraft hit major Omani facilities as Salalah’s strategic position gains renewed relevance amid regional chokepoint closures
