Countries Propose Safe Corridor to Free 20,000 Seafarers Stranded in Gulf

A group of countries has proposed the creation of a safe maritime corridor to evacuate an estimated 20,000 seafarers stranded in the Persian Gulf, as escalating conflict involving Iran continues to disrupt one of the world’s most critical shipping routes. The proposal was submitted to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) during an emergency council meeting […]

Maersk Suspends Two Shipping Services Due to Middle East Crisis

Global shipping giant A.P. Moller–Maersk has announced the suspension of two of its maritime services as tensions and security risks continue to escalate across key Middle Eastern shipping routes. The Denmark-based logistics company said the decision was taken following a careful assessment of the deteriorating security situation affecting commercial vessels operating in and around strategic […]