Shipping

Gulf states pay the price as shipping crisis exposes costly dependence on the Strait of Hormuz

"A lot of the necessities, and I'm talking food, that these Gulf nations require - Kuwait, the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia - comes in by boat," and flying in goods is causing prices to rise.

The sun sets behind the Doha skyline on August 4, 2026.
Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, July 26, 2026.

Iran says Oman deal is in 'final stages,' but US must act first to open Strait of Hormuz

Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 15, 2026.

IRGC says re-opening Hormuz dependent on US talks, as Araghchi signals progress on Hormuz deal

Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, August 3, 2026.

Iran war teaches importance of Gulf cooperation with Europe for maritime security, ISPI says


Two vessels catch fire after missile strikes off Yemen's Aden

"The ship was heading southwest along the Gulf of Aden at speed 8.2kts when the forward station was struck by a missile. A fire started but was neutralized," Ambrey said in an advisory note.

 Newly recruited fighters who joined a Houthi military force intended to be sent to fight in support of the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, march during a parade in Sanaa, Yemen December 2, 2023.

100% Israeli: Which local company launched a logistics center in the US?

For the first time, an Israeli shipping company is launching a logistics center in the US, providing importers and exporters in Israel the ability to store and manage inventory in the United States


Houthis launch attacks on 3 ships, 2 US destroyers in nearby seas, group says

Its attacks have forced shippers to re-route cargo to longer and more expensive journeys around southern Africa and stoked fears of the Israel-Hamas war spreading and destabilizing the Middle East.

 Houthi military helicopter flies over the Galaxy Leader cargo ship in the Red Sea in this photo released November 20, 2023.

German-owned ship claimed to carry arms to Israel, faces calls to be blocked by Spain

The Spanish government announced that the ship’s final destination is Czechia, but anti-Israel activists and politicians remain unconvinced.

 German cargo ship "Borkum."

Container ship reportedly targeted with missiles near Yemen's Mokha, Ambrey says

Ambrey and UKMTO received a report of the incident 54 nautical miles northwest of Yemen's Mokha.

 Greek-flagged bulk cargo vessel Sea Champion is docked to the port of Aden, Yemen to which it arrived after being attacked in the Red Sea in what appears to have been a mistaken missile strike by Houthi militia, February 21, 2024.

Yemen's Houthis say they targeted Andromeda Star British ship in Red Sea

The attack on the Andromeda Star comes after a brief pause in the Houthis' campaign that targets ships with ties to Israel, the United States and Britain.

 Ship and tug boats are seen at the Red Sea port of Hodeidah, Yemen February 1, 2017.

Yemen's Houthis say they targeted American and Israeli ships

Houthi attacks have disrupted global shipping through the Suez Canal, forcing firms to re-route to longer and more expensive journeys around southern Africa.

 A Houthi follower holds a rocket launcher as others carry a cutout banner, portraying the Galaxy Leader cargo ship which was seized by Houthis, during a parade as part of a 'popular army' mobilization campaign by the movement, in Sanaa, Yemen, February 7, 2024.

Iranian regime releases new claims on stolen ‘Israel-linked’ transit cargo

Iran has also seized other vessels in international waters in recent years, heightening risks for merchant shipping in the area.

 An Iranian military ship takes part in an annual drill in the coastal area of the Gulf of Oman and near the Strait of Hormuz, Iran, in this picture obtained on December 31, 2022.

Iranian forces take over Israel-linked Portuguese ship MCS ARIES

This event comes amid threats of an Iranian attack against Israel, as Israel has been on a high state of alert since late Thursday night.

 Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi visits the military equipment of IRGC Navy in Bandar Abbas, Iran, February 2, 2024

Houthi threats reroute ship carrying thousands of animals, sparking controversy

The voyage, which faced public outcry in both Australia and Israel, prompted petitions and legal challenges against Israel's Agriculture Ministry.  

 Livestock that arrived in Israel last week after the ship carrying them was forced to reroute.