Red Sea

Asian refiners resist Saudi Aramco request to load oil at Red Sea port amid Houthi threat

2026-08-17T07:26:54.000Z
The attack was reportedly carried out in response to the kingdom’s “violation” of Yemen’s airspace and sovereignty in Sa’dah and Hajjah.

Houthis hit Aramco Jazan refinery for second time in a week

2026-08-13T22:56:00.000Z
The escalating war has effectively dashed hopes for a full Red Sea reopening this year, though forecasting remains difficult.

Asian container liners see turnaround as Red Sea remains shut

2026-03-17T00:06:49.000Z
Global liner rates are on a downward trajectory, falling 4.7% to US$2,107 per 40-foot container in the week ended Jan 29, according to the Drewry World Container Index.

Shipping firms face tough 2026 as reopening of Red Sea looms

2026-02-04T05:18:28.000Z
The potential return of Maersk to the Suez Canal could ripple through the shipping sector.

Maersk completes first Red Sea voyage in nearly two years

2025-12-19T12:09:56.000Z
Buyers of US LNG have contemplated delaying cargo loading, while some owners of oil tankers are seeking to maximise earnings.

Ship rates spiking 467% marks upended trade across commodities

2025-12-04T02:45:59.000Z
Maersk controls about 14% of the world’s container fleet.

Maersk sees better safety in Red Sea as it eyes eventual return

2025-11-26T03:22:27.000Z
Sea freight rates rose briefly in early June during a 90-day US tariff pause, but oversupply quickly dragged prices down.

Asia-US sea freight rates set to extend declines amid tariff chaos

2025-08-05T06:47:00.000Z
The Houthi assaults on ships in the Red Sea caused the biggest disruption to global trade since the Covid-19 pandemic, subduing activity in one of the world’s busiest maritime corridors.

Ship hit in Red Sea as Israel strikes Houthi-controlled ports

2025-07-07T01:21:21.000Z