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Ships crossing the Black Sea rig makeshift armor against drone strikes — 5dMerchant ships transiting the Bosphorus are arming with nets, water tanks, and tires to shield against escalating Russian and Ukrainian drone attacks in the Black Sea, as the burned-out Russian cargo ship Omskiy-107 drifted ashore near Istanbul. Experts warn these improvised defenses may deter smaller drones but not larger ones, underscoring growing risks to global oil and grain exports and rising war-risk premiums for maritime insurers.

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Latuf Freed Off Somalia; 14 Pirates KilledWorld — Aug 29, 2026Somalia, with the Turkish Navy, freed the Cameroon-flagged cargo ship MV Latuf after a 10-day operation in which four pirate boats were destroyed and 14 pirates were killed, allowing the vessel to resume its voyage. The push to retake the vessel highlights ongoing piracy off Somalia and the defense cooperation between Somalia and Türkiye to safeguard maritime security.

Houthi Missile Strikes US-Owned Cargo Ship In Red SeaReporting — Jan 15, 2024The Iranian-backed Houthi rebel group struck a U.S.-owned cargo ship with a missile on Monday. The Houthis fired an anti-ballistic missile from Yemen toward the Gibraltar Eagle cargo ship on Monday, damaging the ship…

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Yemen Houthis Hijack Cargo Ship, Take 25 HostagesReporting — Nov 20, 2023Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels hijacked a cargo ship in the Red Sea and took 25 crew members as hostages. The Houthis revealed they had hijacked the cargo ship, Galaxy Leader, over its alleged connection to Israel…

IJRDemocrats Go Quiet On Climate After Biden-Era Regulatory BlitzParis Apodaca · 6 min · 16h

Eerie Photos: Cargo Ship Carrying Thousands of Luxury Cars Finally Sinks After Burning for 13 DaysReporting — Mar 3, 2022The fish off the coast of the Azores Islands will be swimming in luxury. Thirteen days after a fire was first reported aboard the cargo ship Felicity Ace, it sank about 250 miles from the Azores on Tuesday with a cargo…

RankingMost underrated cities in AmericaAmerica's biggest cities hog all the spotlight, while dozens of smaller gems get overlooked despite great food, culture, and character. These underrated cities deserve recognition beyond the usual coastal favorites. Cast your vote and help crown the most underappreciated city in the country.693 votes · 21 candidates

Major Bridge Collapses in Baltimore After Cargo Ship Slams Into ItReporting — Mar 26, 2024A search and rescue mission is underway in Baltimore, Maryland, after a major bridge collapsed. Early Tuesday morning, a Singapore-flagged cargo ship, the Dali, was leaving Baltimore when it slammed into the Francis…

US Plans Prize Courts to Seize Iranian OilWorld — Aug 26, 2026The Justice Department, with the Pentagon, is reviving prize courts—a dormant, Civil War-era maritime mechanism—to accelerate seizing Iranian oil tankers and cargo as U.S. property, with proceeds earmarked for the Treasury to offset war costs. The plan would hinge on the Southern District of Texas and other districts with port jurisdiction, but legal experts warn the untested process could face substantial challenges from ship owners, victims of terrorism, and the broader judiciary.

Biden Vows the Gov’t Will Pay ‘The Entire Cost’ to Rebuild Bridge That Collapsed After Being Hit by Cargo ShipReporting — Mar 26, 2024President Joe Biden is vowing the federal government will cover the entire cost of replacing the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland after it collapsed when it was hit by a cargo ship. On Tuesday, Biden…

Footage: Ship Behaved Erratically Just Before Slamming Into Baltimore BridgeReporting — Mar 26, 2024A new report indicated that in the moments before a cargo ship struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore Harbor, the ship appeared to be drifting and was not under control. Meanwhile, video of the 1:30 a.m…

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Qatar LNG Exports Fall 96% Amid US-Iran War — Aug 26, 2026Qatar's LNG exports plunged 96% over six months of the US-Iran war, costing about $24 billion and forcing budget cuts of up to 30% and a major reduction in overseas aid. Only 18 cargoes were shipped versus 509 a year earlier as damage to Ras Laffan and disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz disrupt global supply, with repairs potentially taking up to five years and Europe facing possible price spikes amid low gas storage.

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Cargo Ship Hit, Set Ablaze in Strait of Hormuz — Mar 11, 2026A commercial vessel caught fire Wednesday after being struck by a projectile while traveling through one of the world’s most critical shipping lanes. According to the New York Post , the attack happened in the Strait of…

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Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Seizes Ship, Transfers Vessel to Iranian WatersReporting — Apr 13, 2024Iran stoked Middle East tensions Saturday by seizing a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Commandos who boarded the ship from a helicopter took control of the Portuguese-flagged MSC Aries, according to Reuters . Iran…

Watch: Pro-Palestinian Protesters Breach US Military Supply Ship They Think Is Heading for IsraelReporting — Nov 5, 2023A U.S. military supply ship was blocked from leaving an Oakland, California, port on Friday by pro-Palestinian protesters who believed the ship was going to carry a cargo of military equipment to Israel. Protesters…

‘DEI’ to Blame for Baltimore Key Bridge Tragedy, According to Utah RepublicanReporting — Mar 27, 2024A Republican candidate for governor of Utah has linked diversity, equity, and inclusion to the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. The bridge collapsed early Tuesday after the cargo ship Dali drifted…

Sandra RhodesMenendez Brothers Granted Early Parole HearingErik and Lyle Menendez will have a parole hearing one year earlier than expected. The brothers were convicted of the Aug. 20, 1989, deaths of their parents, Jose and Mary Louise "Kitty" Menendez, in their Beverly Hills home. They scheduled to have a parole suitability hearing in March 2027; it was originally scheduled for August 2028, per Fox News . This is a result of provisions in Proposition 9,12m

US Ally Scares Off Russian ‘Shadow’ Vessel Prowling Near Key Link To America — Jan 29, 2026A Russian ship was forced out of British waters by the Royal Navy after it anchored dangerously close to undersea data cables critical to communications between Europe and the U.S. The Russian cargo vessel Sinegorsk…

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Trump uses Iranian assets to cover ship damage — Jul 23, 2026President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that the United States will use frozen Iranian assets it holds to pay for any damages to ships and cargo from strikes around the Gulf, framing the move as fair and equitable while signaling a new policy that could face legal challenges. The reports from multiple outlets confirm the pledge and note its potential legal and geopolitical implications amid tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.

Ukraine seeks UN session on Black Sea attacks — Jul 23, 2026Ukraine has urged the UN Security Council to convene on July 27 to address Russian attacks on civilian cargo ships in the Black Sea that have halted the maritime corridor and threatened global food security. Kyiv accuses Moscow of terrorizing shipping and disrupting grain exports, while Russia says it is striking military targets and port infrastructure; Zelensky remains engaged in discussions with US envoys for a dignified peace as Russia also pursues prisoner recruitment and other destabilizing moves.

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Trump Announces US Navy Seized Blockade-Defying Iranian Cargo Ship After ‘Blowing A Hole’ In Engine Room — Apr 19, 2026President Donald Trump announced Sunday the U.S. Navy fired upon and seized an Iranian-flagged vessel trying to run the American blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Trump announced a naval blockade of the maritime…

Maersk's IoT-Enhanced Reefer Fleet Global Rollout — Jul 23, 2026Cold chain logistics is advancing through IoT-enabled refrigerated shipping and smarter cargo visibility, enabling real-time data, predictive monitoring, and energy-efficient, solar-powered devices. At the same time, successful cold storage projects hinge on integrated system design—coordinating structure, insulation, refrigeration, and installation—to prevent energy waste and operational bottlenecks while delivering cost savings and reliable temperature control.

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Cathay Pacific Sees 1H Profit Jump to HK$6.5BBusiness — Jul 22, 2026Cathay Pacific forecasts first-half profit of HK$6-6.5 billion, up from HK$3.7 billion a year earlier, aided by strong passenger and cargo demand and a HK$1.4 billion gain from the dilution of its Air China stake. Despite elevated fuel costs from Middle East tensions, the carrier benefited from rerouted travel, robust cargo including AI and pharmaceutical shipments, and fuel hedging and surcharges to cushion margins.

Venezuelan Oil Begins Flowing To Israel Just One Month After Maduro’s Capture — Feb 10, 2026Venezuela is sending its first oil shipment to Israel in years, just one month after the capture of former President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces, Bloomberg reported Tuesday. The crude cargo is bound for Bazan Group…

Iran-Ukrainian Caspian Clash Escalates — Jul 25, 2026"Iran condemned Ukrainian strikes on vessels linked to Iran as aggression and warned it will defend its national interests, while Kyiv claimed long-range strikes in the Caspian Sea targeted military cargo shipments involving Iran. The exchanges are accompanied by threats from pro-Iranian channels and comments by Zelensky about ongoing vessels attacks, highlighting a widening maritime confrontation between Iran and Ukraine with potential regional implications.

Maersk suspends Chornomorsk service amid attacks — Jul 22, 2026Maersk has halted its feeder service via Ukraine’s Chornomorsk Fishing Port due to intensified Russian attacks on Black Sea port infrastructure, redirecting shipments to Romania’s Constanta and offering free cancellations or change-of-destination options for Ukrainian-bound cargo. The move, echoed by other carriers and tied to broader disruption of Ukraine’s maritime exports, underscores the ongoing impact of the conflict on grain and other exports from the region.