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Search ArticlesU.S. Military Says It Has Cleared Iran’s Mines From Strait of Hormuz Shipping Lanes
U.S. Central Command Commander Admiral Brad Cooper says U.S. forces have cleared sea mines laid by Iran from the internationally recognized shipping lanes through the Strait of Hormuz, offering new details on the military operation behind President Donald Trump’s declaration that the waterway had been cleared.
Iran War Diplomacy Turns Toward Reopening Hormuz
By Elwely Elwelly and Enas Alashray DUBAI/CAIRO, Aug 28 (Reuters) – Iran war mediators have placed renewed emphasis on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, with Tehran agreeing to draw up a list of conditions to restore normal traffic after a Qatari emissary pressed the Iranians to respect freedom of navigation.
Trump Renames Lake Ontario ‘Lake America’ Amid Canada Trade Fight
President Donald Trump on Thursday ordered the U.S. government to rename Lake Ontario as “Lake America,” extending his administration’s campaign to rename prominent geographic features into the middle of an escalating trade dispute with Canada. Trump signed Executive Order 14420 directing the Department of the Interior and U.S. Board on Geographic Names to formally adopt “Lake America” for federal use.
Coast Guard Offers 120-Day Relief for Mariners Caught in Credentialing Backlog
The U.S. Coast Guard is offering temporary relief to some merchant mariners whose credentials expired while their renewal applications were caught in a processing backlog at the National Maritime Center. Under the new policy, qualifying mariners may receive a temporary 120-day authorization allowing them to continue sailing under the national endorsements of an expired Merchant Mariner Credential while the NMC completes its evaluation.
Hormuz Oil Flows Rising as Gulf Giants’ Ramp Up Accelerates
(Bloomberg) — The flow of crude through the Strait of Hormuz is creeping higher as producers across the Middle East boost exports in the face of Iran’s lingering threat to shipping. The increase is keeping global crude oil prices in check. About 6 million to 8 million barrels a day of crude are now being shipped through the world’s key oil chokepoint, according to estimates from oil traders involved in and monitoring cargo activity.
Black Sea Tensions Lead Grain Buyers to Tap Baltic States
By Pyotr Kozlov (Bloomberg) — Baltic grain exporters are seeing a boost in demand as blocked supplies from the Black Sea region are spurring buyers to seek alternative sources. About 1 million tons of wheat have been booked for loading at ports in Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia so far in August, according to data from market observer CM Navigator. That’s up about 50% from a year earlier and follows a threefold jump in bookings in July.
Tanker Hit in Strait of Hormuz as Trump Declares ‘Mission Accomplished’ in Iran
Another tanker has been struck by a projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, underscoring the continued risks to commercial shipping even as President Donald Trump declared victory in Iran and regional governments push ahead with plans to restore safe navigation through the waterway. UK Maritime Trade Operations issued Warning 121-26 on Thursday after local authorities reported that a tanker had been hit by an unknown projectile near Khasab, Oman.
MacGregor Leads Lashing Innovation with Hippo Fully Automatic Twistlock and Balanced Lashing System
MacGregor has experienced a highly positive trend in the demand for its cargo securing innovations in 2026, driven by strong market uptake of its ACV-1 Hippo fully automatic twistlock (FAT) and patented Balanced Lashing System.
Shipping Traffic Through Strait of Hormuz Rises Slightly, Data Shows
SINGAPORE, Aug 27 (Reuters) – Shipping traffic at the Strait of Hormuz rose slightly even as a geopolitical standoff persisted between the United States and Iran, while the market also monitored Iran-Oman talks about the waterway, data showed on Thursday. Visible commodity vessel transits at Hormuz totalled 10 on Wednesday, up slightly from eight on Tuesday, data from Kpler showed. This remained below a 10-day moving average of about 15 vessels.
Chinese Container Liners Head for Profit Jump as Rates Surge
By Rachel Yeo Aug 27, 2026 (Bloomberg) –Chinese container liners are set for an earnings windfall, echoing regional and global peers, as a rush to get ahead of shifting tariffs and persistent shipping disruptions has driven freight rates to a two-year high. Global container rates more than doubled during the second quarter to peak at $4,639 per 40-foot container in the week ended July 9, according to the Drewry World Container Index.