Israeli carrier ZIM has been ordered to pay about $3.7m to Samsung Electronics America (SEA) for violating the US Shipping Act. The American affiliate of the Korean manufacturing giant filed a complaint with the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) in October 2022, claiming Zim engaged in...
https://splash247.com/zim-ordered-to-pay-samsung-3-7m-for-us-demurrage-violations/
Israeli carrier ZIM is bringing in 10 LNG dual-fuel containership newbuilds on long-term charter. The New York-listed company has struck deals worth in total about $2.3bn with George Economou’s TMS Group and a shipping player affiliated with Idan Ofer’s Kenon Holdings for a series of 11,500 teu...
https://splash247.com/zim-fixes-economou-and-ofer-11500-teu-newbuild-series-in-2-3bn-deal/
As the 8th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum (PSTF) opens its doors in Heraklion this May, the spotlight is firmly on the Eastern Mediterranean, where the cruise industry faces multiple challenges potentially slowing its growth. These range from concerns about overcrowding and its strain on local environments and resources to port infrastructure deficiencies and geopolitical uncertainties.
Under the theme “The Med: A Compelling Need for New Marquee Ports & Destinations,” this year’s forum will bring...
Brief Update No 25/10 Date: 19 Mar 2025
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https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/21/sea-guardian-threat-risk-assessment-13-18-march-2025/
The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas ended on March 18, with Israel resuming military operations in the Gaza Strip. This development heightens concerns regarding maritime security throughout the Middle East. Concurrently, the United States has renewed its military strikes against Houthi targets.
Tensions have escalated further with President Donald Trump’s recent comments, which link Houthi actions directly to Iran, threatening severe repercussions for any aggression from Tehran.
https://container-news.com/gaza-escalation-raises-risks-of-further-disruptions-in-red-sea/
Israel ended the Hamas ceasefire with deadly airstrikes across Gaza, days after the US ordered an offensive against the Houthis in an escalation of hostilities against Iran-backed militant groups.
https://gcaptain.com/israel-strikes-in-gaza-widen-attacks-on-irans-militant-allies/
Fuerza Aérea de Israel Se espera que la mayoría de la flota comercial mundial se mantenga alejada del Mar Rojo en el futuro previsible a medida que la situación de seguridad en la región empeora. El ejército israelí ha llevado a cabo extensas huelgas durante la noche a lo largo de la franja de Gaza...
The majority of the global merchant fleet is expected to keep away from the Red Sea for the foreseeable future as the security situation in the region worsens. The Israeli military has carried out extensive strikes overnight along the Gaza Strip after talks to extend the ceasefire failed to reach...
https://splash247.com/red-sea-transits-off-limits-for-most-as-israel-pounds-gaza/
THREAT & RISK ASSESSMENT BRIEF UPDATE
Brief Update No 25/08 Date: 07 Mar 2025
STATEMENT
This document has been approved for distribution by Sea Guardian S.G. Ltd / Operations Department. The provided Intel and information derive from open sources, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), the...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/07/sea-guardian-threat-risk-assessment-01-07-march-2025/