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          Shipping

          The global industry responsible for transporting goods and cargo by sea - essential for international trade and commerce

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          Shadi's take on disruption to shipping in the Arabian Gulf

          CartoonMarch 22, 2026
          Iranian attacks have disrupted shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. AFP

          Projectile causes explosion near vessel off Sharjah coast

          UAEMarch 22, 2026
          Assault hovercraft could be used for an amphibious assault to unblock the Strait of Hormuz. Photo: US Navy

          How US marines could be deployed to take the Strait of Hormuz

          MENAMarch 20, 2026
          An oil tanker in Port Sultan Qaboos, Muscat, is among the ships at anchor dotted around the Strait of Hormuz, as they wait for a break in hostilities. Reuters

          UAE hails UN maritime agency condemnation of Iran's attacks on Gulf shipping

          UKMarch 19, 2026
          An Italian destroyer escorts a merchant vessel near Somalia. A similar convoy operation could be launched in the Strait of Hormuz. Reuters

          Western allies seek 'viable plan' to reopen Strait of Hormuz

          MENAMarch 16, 2026
          Alba said it will implement "structured asset care and maintenance" for the lines that are closed. Photo: Alba

          Bahrain's Alba to cut 19% of aluminium production amid Hormuz disruption

          BusinessMarch 15, 2026
          Iran has attacked at least 16 ships since its war with the US and Israel began two weeks ago. AFP
          Play

          France pushes for Gulf convoys to protect shipping

          MENAMarch 13, 2026
          Tankers sail in the Arabian Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz. Reuters

          Out of his depth? Trump flounders in the Strait of Hormuz

          CommentMarch 12, 2026
          DP World said it invested $3.1 billion in capital expenditure in 2025. AFP

          DP World reports record $24.4bn revenue for 2025

          EnergyMarch 12, 2026
          A Pakistan warship escorts a Pakistani merchant vessel. Plans are under way by neutral countries to extract 1,000 ships out of the Arabian Gulf. Reuters
          Play

          Stranded vessels in Gulf shipping crisis face weeks of disruption

          MENAMarch 12, 2026
          The Callisto tanker at anchor as the traffic is down in the Strait of Hormuz, on March 10. Reuters

          DFC announces lead insurer for $20 billion Gulf shipping plan

          EnergyMarch 11, 2026
          Mediterranean Shipping Company has announced 'all affected cargo will be discharged and made available to cargo interests at the designated port'. EPA

          Shipping costs set to rise as companies halt cargo through Arabian Gulf

          EconomyMarch 10, 2026
          A Frigate Defence and Intervention will be a key part of France and Greece's navies, with a number of attack and defence options. Photo: REA
          Play

          France’s new and radical stealth warship ready for Gulf within months

          EuropeMarch 04, 2026
          A naval vessel sailing in the Strait of Hormuz. Ships are avoiding passing through the strait because of the regional war. AFP

          Hormuz escalation roils global shipping with war levies and insurance cover cuts

          EconomyMarch 02, 2026
          The Maersk Columbus container ship. Maersk announced on March 1 that it will reroute all vessels normally using the Strait of Hormuz to the Cape of Good Hope indefinitely. EPA

          Strait of Hormuz in focus as Iran attacks expose Gulf energy transport risks

          EnergyMarch 01, 2026
          The IRGC conducts a military drill in the Strait of Hormuz, which is a key route for the world's crude oil market. EPA

          Iran sent message to US with Strait of Hormuz closure

          EconomyFebruary 18, 2026
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