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July 6, 2026
Business/Shipping and Maritime

IMO Chief Appeals for Urgent Action as 44 Seafarers Held Hostage by Pirates

The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Arsenio Dominguez, has urged immediate global cooperation to secure the release of 44 seafarers currently being held captive by pirates and armed robbers in

Geopolitics/Shipping and Maritime

Vizhinjam: Port of Displacement

As the UN Ocean Conference (UNOC) approaches, bringing renewed attention to SDG 14 (Life Below Water) and the rights of ocean-dependent communities, India’s Vizhinjam coast highlights the environmental injustice and human cost of unchecked coastal development. Kerala’s traditional fishworkers—communities historically

June 11, 2025

Global Trade’s Fragile Arteries: How Maritime Chokepoints Became the World Economy’s Latest Vulnerability

Business/Shipping and Maritime

The latest confrontation between the United States and Iran has drawn global attention to a critical weakness in international trade: the dependence of the

Nearly 100 Fall Sick on Royal Caribbean Cruise After Gastrointestinal Outbreak

Business/Shipping and Maritime

A gastrointestinal illness has left nearly 100 passengers and crew members sick aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise ship traveling through the Gulf of Mexico.

US Exposes Global Shipping Container Price-Fixing Cartel Tied to Chinese Giants

May 20, 2026
Business/Shipping and Maritime

The United States has unsealed a sweeping criminal case accusing seven Chinese executives and four of the world’s largest shipping container manufacturers of running a coordinated scheme to restrict supply and inflate

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China Removes Tariffs on African Imports in Landmark Trade Shift

May 15, 2026
Business/Shipping and Maritime

China has expanded its zero-tariff policy to all African countries with which it maintains diplomatic relations, effective May 1, in a move described by analysts as the first unilateral, full market-access offer

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Iran Conflict Sends Panama Canal Revenues Surging as Global Trade Routes Shift

May 10, 2026
Business/Shipping and Maritime

The Panama Canal is experiencing a significant surge in revenue, driven by global shipping disruptions linked to the war involving Iran, according to reporting by the Financial Times. Canal authorities say revenues

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Maersk Warns $500M Monthly Hit as Middle East War Paralyzes Global Shipping

May 8, 2026
Business/Shipping and Maritime

Global shipping giant AP Moller-Maersk says it is facing a financial hit of around $500 million per month due to disruption caused by the ongoing Middle East war, with its chief executive

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“No Safe Passage”: 20,000 Seafarers Trapped in Hormuz Crisis

April 25, 2026
Business/Shipping and Maritime

The world’s top maritime authority has issued a stark warning over the worsening crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, declaring that no safe passage currently exists for vessels navigating the vital waterway.

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Strait of Hormuz Crisis Pushes Global Maritime Order Toward Legal Clash

April 19, 2026
Business/Shipping and Maritime

The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization, Arsenio Dominguez, has issued a forceful warning over escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, describing the situation as a direct challenge to global maritime

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Global Trade Surges, But Gains Are Uneven Across Nations

March 28, 2026
Business/Shipping and Maritime

As the World Trade Organization prepares to convene its 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) in Yaoundé, Cameroon, from 26 to 29 March, newly released data from the United Nations Conference on Trade and

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Iran Signals Selective Passage for Japan Amid Global Oil Shock

March 21, 2026
Business/Shipping and Maritime

Iran has indicated it may allow Japanese-linked ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, even as it continues to restrict access for much of the world, according to a report citing

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Global Shipping Crisis Deepens as Seafarers Stranded in Gulf Conflict Zone

March 19, 2026
Business/Shipping and Maritime

The global shipping industry is facing mounting danger as escalating tensions in the Gulf region leave thousands of seafarers stranded and at risk, prompting urgent calls for de-escalation from the International Maritime

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Iran’s Guerrilla Tactics Threaten Global Economy in Gulf War

March 15, 2026
Business/Shipping and Maritime

Two weeks into the war in the Persian Gulf, the conflict has evolved into a starkly asymmetric struggle. On one side stand the overwhelming conventional military forces of the United States and

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