Shipping

Hormuz traffic slows as uncertainty over waterway persists

Claims by US President Donald Trump that the strait was open contradict Iran's assertions that it remained shut to shipping.

|ByREUTERS
A drone view shows vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 15, 2026.
TURKISH PRESIDENT Recep Tayyip Erdogan shakes hands with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, next to Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, after signing a joint defense agreement in Mecca, on August 7, 2026.

Mecca pact unites Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan - but what does it mean? - opinion

The significance of the Mecca pact will depend less on the language of the agreement than on its implementation.

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

Shipping traffic falls further in Strait of Hormuz as US, Iran compete over claims to control

The Strait of Hormuz is "under Iran's control and management," the recently appointed head of Iran's Basij paramilitary unit said on Thursday.

|ByREUTERS
A member of "Timur's Special Forces Unit" of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine waits on a military boat next to Snake Island, also known as Zmiinyi Island, located in the Black Sea, on August 14, 2025.

Zelensky halts drone strikes on Black Sea oil tankers in Russian port after demand from US VP Vance

Ukraine agreed to not target non-Russian ships, so long as they were not sanctioned by Ukraine or carrying any Russian cargo.  

|ByCORINNE BAUM

Explosive sex toys: Russian-run sabotage plot targets depots across Europe - report

Pillows, packed into the parcels with the cosmetics and sex toys, contained hidden homemade incendiary devices made of a cocktail of chemicals, including highly reactive magnesium.

APRIL 5, 2025ByREUTERS
A general view shows the DHL robotic package processing site, which the company claims is the largest and most advanced of its kind in the Middle East, in Lod, Israel, January 11, 2022.

The Ultimate Guide to Shipping Furniture Safely & Affordably

Shipping furniture can be a heavy task. Here’s how you can move your furniture like a pro in 2025 (and save money while doing it)!

MARCH 30, 2025ByISAAC KAPLAN

Maersk deny shipping arms to Israel during Gaza conflict

Maersk denied shipping arms to Israel but admitted transporting military-related cargo, stating it complies with all laws amid shareholder scrutiny.

MARCH 18, 2025ByREUTERS
Maersk container is transported by a train near a port of Barcelona, Spain April 26, 2024.

Zim ends 2024 with $2.15 billion profit, beating analyst expectations

Zim’s strong financial performance was driven by rising freight rates and increased demand.

MARCH 12, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A truck transports a Zim container just outside Israel's port of Ashdod February 23, 2012. Zim, Israel's biggest shipping company, had to reach a debt settlement with its bond holders after they were hit by a downturn in the global shipping industry.

Maritime sources expect Houthis to halt Red Sea attacks after Gaza deal

The experts pointed to an email, seen by Reuters, from the group postponing a planned security briefing that had been due to take place in the coming days as a possible signal.

JANUARY 16, 2025ByREUTERS
Houthi-held Red Sea port of Hodeidah, Yemen, February 25, 2023.

Transportation of Hazmat goods – Safety measures and challenges

DECEMBER 30, 2024ByISAAC KAPLAN

Your Taxes: Tax Authority takes the fizz out Of Coca Cola

This case decision could disrupt Israeli imports more than the Houthis.

DECEMBER 23, 2024ByLEON HARRIS
A man drinking Coca Cola, illustrative

Houthi attacks drive calls to UK's maritime emergency services up by over 80% - report

Since the beginning of Houthi attacks on international shipping last year, calls to the UKMTO have risen by 86%.

DECEMBER 21, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
NOW THAT ISRAEL revised its doctrine, neighboring states’ armies should be deterred in peacetime and preempted in wartime, but jihadist militias should be fought anytime, because Israel cannot afford their presence anywhere along its borders. Here, Houthi supporters raise their rifles along with th

US to probe Spanish port for reportedly refusing shipments of arms to Israel

The Spanish transport minister admitted in May that the the Danish-flagged ship Marianne Danica was denied port entry for "carrying weapons to Israel."

DECEMBER 6, 2024ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72), a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier in the United States Navy is shown at its home port of Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego, California, US, May 18, 2023.

ZIM reports $1.13 billion net profit in Q3 , driven by record cargo volume

ZIM’s Q3 results show record-high cargo and a $1.13B profit, boosting 2024 projections.

NOVEMBER 20, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Zim Integrated Shipping Services