NPR
With growing interest in mining critical metals from the seafloor, countries are now negotiating international rules. The Trump administration is forging ahead on its own, speeding up environmental review for mining the fragile ecosystem. more…
NPR
Attacks by Iran have already nearly halted the flow of oil through the vital waterway as commercial ship crews fear being hit by missiles, drones or mines. more…
tagesschau.de
Iran setzt seine Angriffe auf die Energie-Infrastruktur in der Golfregion fort. In mehreren Nachbarländern herrschte Drohnen- und Raketenalarm. Ziel der Attacken sind vor allem Tanklager, Schiffe und Ölfelder. more…
tagesschau.de
Nach einen positiven Wochenstart könnte dem DAX heute schon wieder die Luft auszugehen. Daran scheinen auch gute Vorgaben aus den USA nichts ändern zu können - dort sind gestern KI-Träume wieder aufgeflammt. more…
Al Jazeera English
US president frustrated with unenthusiastic response after appealing for help wresting control of key strait from Iran. more…
CBC News
As the Mideast conflict escalates near the Strait of Hormuz, merchant ships and their workers have been caught in the crosshairs. more…
CBC News
A CBC News analysis reveals the global scope of an enforcement crackdown on ships belonging to shadow fleets — vessels often flying under false flags in order to skirt sanctions — as the scale of seizures and detentions has skyrocketed in recent months. more…
N-tv.de
Auch wenn US-Präsident Trump von einem nahenden Ende des Krieges redet - noch sieht es nicht danach aus. Der Iran wehrt sich mit allen Mitteln und treibt mit dem Beschuss wichtiger Energieanlagen in der Region die Kosten in die Höhe. more…
Skift
Alaska’s reputation as a bucket list cruise destination rests largely on its wildlife encounters, especially whale sightings. MSC Cruises is treating its first season in the region as a research opportunity, exploring how marine science can guide operations i… more…
Everything-everywhere.com
Podcast Transcript For thousands of years, a narrow body of water between Arabia and Persia has shaped the fate of empires, economies, and the modern world. The Persian Gulf has been a crossroads of trade, a cradle of ancient civilizations, and a center of g… more…
CleanTechnica
When Danish-German shipping company Scandlines officially launched Baltic Whale, a zero-direct-emission freight ferry, on March 10, it marked a decisive step forward for electrification in short-sea shipping. Industry coverage focused heavily on the vessel’s … more…
CBS News
The song is that of a humpback whale and was recorded by scientists in March 1949 in Bermuda, researchers said. more…
CBS News
Energy prices won't ease up until the Strait of Hormuz is secure, experts say. Here's what it will take to get the oil flowing again. more…
CBS News
With oil markets paralyzed by the U.S.-Iran war, the Trump administration says it could escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz — a massive undertaking that experts say could already be in the preparatory stages. more…
RT
The US-Israeli war on Iran has shut fertilizer plants across the Persian Gulf and closed the Strait of Hormuz, potentially triggering a global food crisis more…
Naturalnews.com
A Suicide Mission The United States is deploying a Marine Expeditionary Unit to the Middle East, a move that U.S. officials say is aimed at addressing Iranian attacks on commercial shipping that have effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz. The deployment, in… more…
Naturalnews.com
Introduction The United States is deploying a Marine Expeditionary Unit to the Middle East and offering a multi-million dollar reward for information on senior Iranian officials, according to U.S. officials [1]. Approximately 2,500 Marines from the 31st Marin… more…
Naturalnews.com
U.S. President Donald Trump stated Wednesday that the military campaign against Iran may be nearing its conclusion, citing extensive damage inflicted by sustained U.S. and Israeli airstrikes. The announcement came amid continued regional attacks on shipping a… more…
Naturalnews.com
Introduction The United States is deploying up to 5,000 Marines to the Middle East as the conflict with Iran enters a critical phase, according to multiple U.S. officials and defense reports. The deployment, confirmed on March 13, 2026, marks the first commit… more…
Naturalnews.com
The Strait is Undeniably Closed, and Here’s Why The Strait of Hormuz is closed. It does not matter what the talking heads on corporate media say, nor what empty promises come from the U.S. Energy Secretary or the Iranian ambassador to the UN. The closure is n… more…
The American Prospect
Will Trump look for a way to limit his Iran debacle, or will he double down on catastrophe? The post Exit or Escalation appeared first on The American Prospect. more…
CBC News
While U.S. President Donald Trump tries to convince allies to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, he is also sending 2,500 marines to the region — the first deployment of U.S. troops since it and and Israel first attacked Iran on Feb. 28. more…
Retaildesignblog.net
Tuticorin, a port city, has been the center of maritime trade for the last 2000 years. The sheer number of... more…
RTE
The US-Israeli war on Iran has threatened Gulf ports and disrupted global trade through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway through which roughly a fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas normally passes. more…
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Focus
Indien reagiert auf die wachsenden Spannungen im Golf: Kriegsschiffe begleiten wichtige Tanker sicher durch die Straße von Hormus. Die Route ist entscheidend für die Energieversorgung des Landes. more…
Focus
Indien reagiert auf die wachsenden Spannungen im Golf: Kriegsschiffe begleiten wichtige Tanker sicher durch die Straße von Hormus. Die Route ist entscheidend für die Energieversorgung des Landes. more…
Asia shares were mostly lower Friday, tracking Wall Street losses, while oil prices hovered near $100 per barrel as anxiety remained over the Iran war and its impact on supplies of crude oil and gas. Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 index slipped 1.3% to 53,746.50. Technol… more…
Ahouseinthehills.com
Walk through Seattle’s industrial districts today, and you’ll notice something different. The old-school assembly lines? They’re sharing space with something far more interesting. Localized supply chains powered by additive manufacturing are fundamentally cha… more…
The Conversation Africa
Biological matter left behind in the water allows us to follow these animals without ever setting eyes on them. more…
The Federalist
With oil traffic in the Persian Gulf brought to a standstill, Trump isn’t going to be able to simply declare victory and walk away. more…
Www.vg.no
Mens Iran holder det strategiske stredet stengt, har et pakistansk tankskip fått passere gjennom – som det første ikke-iranske skipet på over to uker. more…
Www.vg.no
Minst seks skip er blitt angrepet i Persiabukta og Hormuzstredet etter at krigen i regionen har gjort handelsskip til mål i konflikten. more…
Orf.at
Mit Fortschreiten des Krieges zeichnet sich die Strategie des Iran, mit Attacken auf die Energiewirtschaft in der Golfregion, die Kosten für eine Fortsetzung des Krieges in die Höhe zu treiben. In Bahrain und im Oman standen am Donnerstag nach Angriffen Treib… more…
Orf.at
In der zweiten Woche des Iran-Krieges werden die gravierenden Auswirkungen auf den Ölmarkt noch deutlicher. Dieser sei nicht zuletzt wegen der Blockade der für den Handel wichtigen Meerenge Straße von Hormus so stark gestört wie nie zuvor, teilte die Internat… more…
ScienceAlert
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) – A haunting whale song discovered on decades-old audio equipment could open up a new understanding of how the huge animals communicate, according to researchers who say it's the oldest such recording known. more…
Insurance Journal
The Trump administration’s $20 billion maritime reinsurance program, which aims to cover hull & machinery, as well as cargo, is designed to get ships moving through the Strait of Hormuz. But, according to Moody’s Ratings, without coverage of liability risk, … more…
Fortune
Woods Hole researchers stumbled on a plastic disc labeled "fish noises" — and found the oldest known recording of a humpback whale, from a much quieter ocean. more…
Fortune
Iran said the U.S. had used “ports, docks and hideouts” in the UAE to launch strikes on Iran’s Kharg Island, without providing evidence. more…
Fortune
Tehran said the U.S. had used “ports, docks and hideouts” in the UAE to launch strikes on Kharg Island. more…
Fortune
"Responding to coastal launch sites as they emerge would require coordinated strike operations ashore and perhaps marines — the latter a clear escalation risk." more…
Fortune
Trump told G7 leaders he couldn’t discuss the war’s objectives on the call, but told them he had several in mind and wanted the conflict to end soon. more…
Fortune
Canada’s new Pacific energy infrastructure offers Asian buyers a faster, cheaper and geopolitically safer route more…
Silodrome.com
This is 1993 Corvette ZR1 LT-5 V8 that has remained on its factory shipping pallet since new, having never been fitted to a car... The post 36 Year Old NOS Crate Engine! An Unused 1993 Corvette ZR1 V8 appeared first on Silodrome. more…
US President Donald Trump said American forces have "totally obliterated" military sites on Iran's strategic Kharg Island in "one of the most powerful bombing raids" in Middle East history and he said the US Navy would soon begin escorting vessels through the… more…
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CounterPunch
“The geopolitical genie is out of the bottle: by capitalizing on geography to disrupt global trade, countries can strengthen their strategic position at relatively low cost.” – Alex Mills, The Atlantic Council, March 12, 2026 With each day of glorified action… more…
Why Do Porpoises Slap Their Tails? Porpoises, those often-overlooked cousins of dolphins, engage in tail slapping, or ‘tail lobbing,’ primarily as a form of communication. This behavior, though seemingly simple, plays a vital role in their social interactions… more…
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Activistpost.com
A Reactionary Edict from a Panicked President The order came via a social media post from a commander-in-chief who has just set the Middle East ablaze. On March 3, 2026, President Donald Trump announced he had directed the U.S. Navy to begin escorting commerc… more…
The Punch
Shipping fuel prices have reached unprecedented levels, nearly doubling due to the Middle East war, leading to a surge in overall shipping costs. Read More: https://punchng.com/ship-fuel-prices-soaring-in-war-industry-warns/ more…
The Punch
A Pakistani oil tanker has transited the Strait of Hormuz with its tracker active, the first non-Iranian cargo to do so amid recent disruptions. Read More: https://punchng.com/non-iran-tanker-crosses-hormuz-as-shipping-slowly-resumes/ more…
Abcnews.com
The troop movement could take as much as two weeks to get a force into place. more…
Naftemporiki.gr
Για 11η συνεχή χρονιά, η Ένωση Εφοπλιστών Ναυτιλίας Μικρών Αποστάσεων (ΕΕΝΜΑ) έδωσε το παρών στη θεσμική συνάντησή της με τη ναυτιλιακή κοινότητα για την απονομή υποτροφιών, που πραγματοποιήθηκε στις 10… ΕΕΝΜΑ: Στηρίζει τη νέα γενιά της ναυτιλίας – 11η τελετή… more…
The Indian Express
Companies that import products into the United States, the world’s largest economy, are grappling with confusion over the future of Trump’s tariffs after the Supreme Court ruled that he had breached his presidential authority. more…
gcaptain.com
ANNUAL REPORT: VIKING grows revenue and earnings in a market characterised by geopolitical uncertainty and lower growth rates. After years of significant growth in key segments, developments have now normalised.... more…
The Punch
Nigeria secures a £746m UK deal for a comprehensive port modernization of Apapa and Tincan Island ports to boost efficiency and global competitiveness. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-secures-746m-uk-deal-to-modernise-ports/ more…
Newsit.gr
Το Zefyros, ένα πλοίο 50.200 dwt (κατασκευής 2013), είναι ένα ελληνόκτητο τάνκερ, από αυτά που χτυπήθηκαν στον Περσικό Κόλπο κατά τη διάρκεια των εχθροπραξιών των ... To άρθρο Πλήγμα στο ελληνόκτητο τάνκερ Zefyros: Η ναυτιλιακή εταιρεία με έδρα στη Βούλα και… more…
Protothema.gr
Xαίρετε, ασφαλώς και καμιά πολεμική σύρραξη, η οποία μάλιστα εμπλέκει όλη την περιοχή της Μέσης Ανατολής και δεκάδες χώρες εμμέσως ή ευθέως, δεν τελειώνει σε μια-δυο εβδομάδες, όπως αρχικώς θεωρούσαν αρκετοί παράγοντες και media διεθνώς | Οικονομία more…
CBC News
Effects of the Mideast conflict are now reverberating in Toronto after a shipment of rice meant for the city's Daily Bread Food Bank was struck Wednesday in the Strait of Hormuz near Iran, the food bank's CEO says. more…
Der Tagesspiegel
Den Angriffen der USA und Israel hat der Iran militärisch wenig entgegenzusetzen. Doch mit dem Beschuss der wichtigen Energie-Infrastruktur in der Region treibt Teheran die Kosten in die Höhe. more…
BusinessLine
Protection for Indian shipping is not beneficial more…
BusinessLine
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have warned that any ship passing through the narrow Strait of Hormuz will be targeted more…
DW (English)
Der Krieg zwischen den USA, Israel und dem Iran weitet sich aus. Angriffe auf Schiffe und Energieanlagen erhöhen Druck in der Region und weltweit - während Geheimdienste bislang keinen Machtkollaps in Teheran erwarten. more…
STERN.de
Die drei vermissten Besatzungsmitglieder des am Mittwoch in der Straße von Hormus von den iranischen Revolutionsgarden angegriffenen thailändischen Containerschiffs "Mayuree Naree" befinden sich nach Angaben des Eigentümers des Schiffes vermutlich noch an Bor… more…
NBC News
The ongoing war in Iran is disrupting fertilizer shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, raising farmers' costs and pushing food prices higher. more…
The Atlantic
The outcome of the war in Iran may come down to just how much risk he can take. more…
BusinessLine
President Trump plans U.S. naval escort for tankers in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran conflict escalates, oil prices surge, and Russian oil waiver sparks global criticism. more…
Abcnews.com
As the U.S. and Israel’s war against Iran continues to upend energy markets and supply chains worldwide, the Trump administration says it might suspend maritime shipping requirements under a more than century-old law known as the Jones Act more…
Abcnews.com
As the U.S. and Israel’s war against Iran continues to upend energy markets and supply chains worldwide, the Trump administration says it might suspend maritime shipping requirements under a more than century-old law known as the Jones Act more…
Abcnews.com
Researchers say the discovery of the oldest known recordings of whale sounds could open up a new understanding of how the huge animals communicate more…
MONTREAL, March 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For the eighth year in a row, The CSL Group (“CSL”), a global leader in responsible marine transportation, has been recognized as one of Montreal’s Top Employers – a reflection of the company’s ongoing focus on cre… more…
The Times of India
Odisha is charting a course to become a national leader in the blue economy, leveraging its extensive coastline. A new roadmap, unveiled at a global summit, focuses on port-led urbanisation and developing industrial hubs near key ports. The state aims to attr… more…
Financial Post
MONTREAL, March 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — For the eighth year in a row, The CSL Group (“CSL”), a global leader in responsible marine transportation, has been recognized as one of Montreal’s Top Employers – a reflection of the company’s ongoing focus on crea… more…
LONDON, March 16, 2026 – Stolt-Nielsen Limited (Oslo Børs: SNI), through its subsidiary Stolt-Nielsen Gas Ltd., has today announced that it has entered into a share purchase agreement to sell 50% of Avenir LNG Limited (Avenir LNG) to Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Ka… more…
GLYFADA, Greece, March 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Globus Maritime Limited ("Globus," the “Company," “we,” or “our”), (NASDAQ: GLBS), a dry bulk shipping company, announced today that the Company’s annual report on Form 20-F that contains the Company’s audit… more…
The Exhaust Scrubber Nozzle Orifice Market is expanding as marine and industrial sectors adopt advanced emission control systems, with the U.S. segment growing from USD 45.01 million in 2025 to USD 86.02 million by 2035. The Exhaust Scrubber Nozzle Orifice Ma… more…
Alltoc.com
A milestone for East Coast clean power Two large offshore wind installations along the U.S. East Coast have come online, marking a tangible boost to the region’s renewable energy capacity. At least one of the projects—an installation named in reporting as com… more…
Digital Journal
From sea turtles to birds and the gentle dugong, the Persian Gulf’s diverse but fragile marine life is threatened by the bombs and oil of the war in the Middle East. The ecosystem was already under pressure from climate change and maritime traffic before the … more…
The Times of India
United States forces struck military targets on Iran's Kharg Island. President Donald Trump warned of further action against oil infrastructure if Iran obstructs shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The conflict has expanded across the Middle East, causing casua… more…
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The Times of India
The Iran conflict escalates as the US strikes Kharg Island's military targets, warning of further action if shipping is disrupted. Simultaneously, Iran leverages the Strait of Hormuz for diplomatic gains, striking deals for safe passage with nations like Indi… more…
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LADbible
Donald Trump sends 5,000 Marines to Iran to combat new tactic that could bring down world economy more…
LADbible
Donald Trump sends 5,000 Marines to Iran to combat new tactic that could end world economy more…
Financial Post
The basic assumptions that have underpinned hedging strategies for decades are coming undone by the escalating war in Iran. more…
The Times of India
As the US-Israel war with Iran enters its third week, pressure is mounting on Donald Trump to clarify how and when the conflict will end. However, Trump’s shifting statements about the war’s goals have left allies and adversaries confused about the strategy a… more…
DP World's Latin American terminals deliver record 2025 throughput as capacity expansions and nearshoring trends accelerate cargo growth.... more…
Financial Post
A tanker carrying 600,000 barrels of Canadian propane was resold at least five times while at sea after leaving B.C. last month. Read here more…
Dublin, March 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Middle East and Africa Freight and Logistics - Market Share Analysis, Industry Trends & Statistics, Growth Forecasts (2026-2031)" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. more…
Expansion of Newbuilding Program to Five Capesize and Newcastlemax Vessels Further Advances Fleet Renewal Strategy Expansion of Newbuilding Program to Five Capesize and Newcastlemax Vessels Further Advances Fleet Renewal Strategy more…
Abcnews.com
Some commercial ships near or in the Strait of Hormuz and in the Persian Gulf have declared themselves as China-linked since the Iran war began, marine traffic data show, as their operators try to reduce risks of being targeted in attacks more…
Abcnews.com
As the U.S. and Israel’s war against Iran continues to upend energy markets and supply chains worldwide, the Trump administration says it might suspend maritime shipping requirements under a more than century-old law known as the Jones Act more…
Abcnews.com
Asia shares are mostly lower, tracking Wall Street losses, while oil prices hover near $100 per barrel more…