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.

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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.

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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

New intimidation tactic: Houthis begin emailing threats to German shipping companies

The Iran-backed Houthi terrorists, who have launched numerous maritime attacks over the past year, have added a new tactic to their arsenal: Emails. 

NOVEMBER 18, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Houthi military spokesman, Yahya Sarea, looks on during a rally to show support to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon's Hezbollah, in Sanaa, Yemen September 27, 2024.

Prepare to be attacked: Houthis warn shipowners in new phase of Red Sea campaign

The Houthis have carried out nearly 100 attacks on ships crossing the Red Sea since November, acting in solidarity with Hamas in Gaza.

OCTOBER 3, 2024ByREUTERS
Fighters loyal to Yemen's Houthi group attend a military parade marking the anniversary of the Houthis' 2014 takeover of the capital Sanaa and in solidarity with the Palestinian people, in Sanaa on September 21, 2024.

Illegal handling fees for FedEx shipments to Israel

Consumer Protection Authority to fine FedEx for unauthorized charges on overseas orders to Israel; FedEx denies claims contradicting consumer laws.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024ByLIAT RON
FedEx enters the Israeli market but does not bring a substantial solution to the needs of e-commerce merchants.

Shadow war: Houthi attacks paved way for Iran's naval supremacy - analysis

As the West is distracted by the Houthis, Iran can now enjoy a new era of naval supremacy in the region.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
A VIDEO released last month by Yemen’s Houthis shows what they say is smoke rising from a fire aboard a Greek-flagged oil tanker in the Red Sea. Says the writer: No one in the Saudi media would question why Riyadh isn’t cooperating in confronting Houthi attacks. (Houthi Military Media/Reuters)

Tanker reports attack off Yemen's Hodeidah, UKMTO says

Iran-aligned Houthi militants have launched a series of attacks on international shipping near Yemen since last November in solidarity with Palestinians.

AUGUST 21, 2024ByREUTERS
Greek-flagged bulk cargo vessel Sea Champion is docked at 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.

Zim shipping brings in $373m net profit in second quarter of 2024.

"We expect stronger performance in the second half of 2024 compared to the first half due to ongoing supply constraints from the unresolved Red Sea crisis," CEO Eli Glickman said.

AUGUST 19, 2024ByMOSHE COHEN
A Zim ship.

Houthis damage cargo ship in Gulf of Aden as it steps up attacks

Lobivia was in the Gulf of Aden when the missiles struck two areas on its port side, the Joint Maritime Information Center (JMIC) said in an incident report.

JULY 19, 2024ByREUTERS
Protesters, mainly Houthi supporters, rally to show solidarity with Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, in Sanaa, Yemen July 19, 2024.

Merchant vessel reports two explosions west of Yemen's Mocha, Ambrey says

The Houthis have been launching drone and missile strikes on shipping routes in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden since November, claiming to act in solidarity with Palestinians in Israel's war in Gaza.

JULY 12, 2024ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
A person points at a screen showcasing a vessel tracking software at Maritime Risk Management provider Diaplous group offices in Athens, Greece April 1, 2024.

Iranian warship suffers accident in port of Bandar Abbas, several suffering minor wounds

The Sahand frigade is part of the Southern Fleet of Iran's Navy. 

JULY 7, 2024ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Iran's Sahand destroyer, a frigate in the southern fleet of the Iranian Navy, 2018.

Shufersal cancels a significant benefit and customers are angry

Shufersal cancels shipping discount for orders over NIS 750; all deliveries now cost NIS 30, sparking anger among customers; Company cites rising costs for fee update.

JULY 2, 2024ByLIAT RON