Iran Seizes Second Oil Tanker, Heightening Shipping Fears
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 3, 2023
The incident is the latest flare-up in one of the world’s most oil-rich regions, after Iran seized another tanker in the nearby Gulf of Oman April 27.
U.S. Imposes Sanctions Against Shipping Company Allegedly Linked to Houthi Financier
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 21, 2024
has been involved in "illicit shipments" to China, in support of Iran-backed Houthis. Department of the Treasury claims that a vessel owned by Vishnu Inc.
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10 Disruptive Issues in the Supply Chain
American Global Logistics
MARCH 5, 2024
Persistent Red Sea Risks Continue to Disrupt Critical Trade Route The ongoing conflict in Yemen has created several shipping risks in the Red Sea. In particular, there is a risk of Houthi rebels laying mines in the shipping lanes. That's a hard-to-prevent risk that could damage or sink ships.
January 3, 2024 Update
Freightos
JANUARY 3, 2024
Dive deeper into freight data that matters Stay in the know in the now with instant freight data reporting Sign up for Free Analysis Even with the US-led international naval task force in place, Houthi attacks on commercial vessels continued last week including a missile attack and attempted hijacking of a Maersk container ship on Saturday.
Oman, Iran establish direct shipping service from Sohar
Logistics Middle East
APRIL 27, 2015
Iran's Khedri Jahan Darya Shipping AG to operate direct service between Sohar and Iran
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Container shipping lines returning to Iran in droves
Logistics Middle East
JULY 29, 2015
Shipping lines are resuming services to and from Iran en masse ahead of the expected lifting of sanctions.
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Iran suspected of shipping nuclear equipment to Sudan
Logistics Middle East
JUNE 23, 2015
WikiLeaks cable claims Iran shipped nuclear equipment to Sudan, citing Saudi Arabian embassy
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Sustainable Supply Chain Management.
ModusLink Corporation
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
In addition, these initiatives are not used just taken in China and Iran but also in many other emerging economies. It is done by Logistrap in Mexico, they reduced their space within the warehouses and container ships to transport more within the same number of trips (Logistrap, 2020).
First European shipping line to set up offices in Iran
Logistics Middle East
AUGUST 8, 2015
Eleven major shipping companies set up offices in Iran, with MSC or CMA CGM expected in next four weeks.
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Iran launches new container service to China
Logistics Middle East
FEBRUARY 2, 2016
Iran has launched a new shipping route linking Bandar Abbas with Qinzhou Port in the Beibu Gulf, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.
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This Too Shall Pass: Retailers Aren’t So Sure
Enterra Insights
MAY 1, 2020
According to Wikipedia , the phrase traces its roots Persia (modern day Iran). … Those retailers that have the digital technology to support flexible fulfillment options, such as ship-to-store, order pickup and ship-from-store, will also be ahead of the game.” reaffirm there is a light at the end of the tunnel). .”
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Petrochem players cautious after Iran tanker incident
Logistics Middle East
MAY 24, 2015
Middle East petrochemical traders say Iran's actions unlikely to destabilise petrochemical shipping in region
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First ship on new Iran-Oman service arrives in Sohar
Logistics Middle East
MAY 30, 2015
The first vessel operating on the new direct Oman-Iran service has arrived in port in Sohar
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China Exports Rebound Even as Western Markets Face Lockdown
Logistics Bureau
APRIL 2, 2020
The huge build-up of containers at China’s docks has created a major ocean freight imbalance, with a shortage of cargo in US and European ports and a shortfall in boxes needed by Western exporters to ship products to other parts of the world. Some ports are quarantining arriving ships for 14 days. Air Freight.
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Smugglers breaching Iran sanctions at Khor Fakkan
Logistics Middle East
APRIL 15, 2015
UK ship insurer says oil smugglers breaching US-Iran sanctions at Khor Fakkan'
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ANALYSIS: Iran agreement a boon for tanker owners
Logistics Middle East
APRIL 7, 2015
The potential lifting of sanctions on Iran is expected to have a major impact on shipping'
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Qatar calls for Iran-Qatar shipping lines
Logistics Middle East
SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
Official said Doha-Shahid Rajaei shipping lines would help businesses.'
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This Week in Logistics News (April 27 – May 1, 2015)
Talking Logistics
MAY 1, 2015
Ports See Costly Delays as Cargo Ships, Volumes Grow (WSJ – sub. US Navy to accompany US-flagged ships in Persian Gulf after Iran seizes vessel (Fox News). As a result, loading efficiencies are improved at both shipping origin and all destinations. Fetch Robotics Unveils Robotics System for Logistics Industry.
Logistics Execs Split on Outcome of NAFTA Talks
Material Handling & Logistics
JANUARY 23, 2018
The Index, in its ninth year, ranks 50 emerging markets countries by factors that make them attractive to logistics providers, freight forwarders, shipping lines, air cargo carriers and distributors. In the 50 country rankings, Brazil slips two spots to No. 9, falling below No.
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Freight In The Year Of The Monkey
Freightos
FEBRUARY 29, 2016
Chinese carriers are increasingly using these platforms to consolidate LTL loads, driving more effective shipping. Given China’s fragmented trucking market and heavily tolled road infrastructure, platforms introducing more cost-effective shipping should become even more popular. It’s not just talk.
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Logistics Middle East
JUNE 20, 2015
Malta Freeport is targeting Iran's shipping line HDS as it seeks to re-establish old ties
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Iran, Oman seek direct shipping line
Logistics Middle East
JANUARY 3, 2015
Iranian officials underlined importance of relations with Middle East.'
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US removes sanctions on Iran's premier shipping line
Logistics Middle East
JULY 15, 2015
US sanctions on IRISL and several other major Iranian maritime players have already been removed.
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Maersk ship seized by Iran in international waters
Logistics Middle East
APRIL 28, 2015
Maersk Line says it is working with Danish Foreign Ministry to establish details of seizure
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Iranian Navy foils pirate attacks on foreign ships
Logistics Middle East
AUGUST 22, 2015
Iran reports that two foreign merchant vessels have been saved by navy from pirate attacks in Gulf of Aden.
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MAERSK: Seizure of Tigris by Iran unjustified
Logistics Middle East
MAY 4, 2015
Maersk Line says that because it does not own Tigris or employ her crew, the seizure of the ship is unjustified
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Iran keen on re-launching Baku-Anzali Shipping Line
Logistics Middle East
SEPTEMBER 22, 2014
Move hopes to boost ties between two Caspian countries.'
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2023 Sanctions Trends
Exiger Perspectives
MARCH 8, 2023
2023 Sanctions Trends at a Glance Increased Number of Fines Increased Spend on Sanctions Compliance Multi-Jurisdictional Alignment on Sanctions Crypto Firms in the Spotlight All Eyes on China What’s Next for Iran? China has been supplying Russia with goods, such as smartphones, vehicles, computer chips, ships, and aircrafts.
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UASC announces return to Iranian market after sanctions
Logistics Middle East
JANUARY 20, 2016
With certain shipping sanctions against Iran dropped last week, UASC has wasted no time in re-entering the market.
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Logistics Middle East
MAY 17, 2015
Singapore says it is 'deeply concerned' by the attack on one of its ships by Iran last week, with the vessel now lying in Jebel Ali
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E-Commerce in the Middle East
Vinculum
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Some of the Middle East countries like Egypt and Iran are ranking at the top-most level as internet users. Shipping method. The Internet has reached remote places to fully get the customer’s attention and utilize the e-commerce platform. Despite being a desert area, the internet utility has enhanced significantly.
Freight Rates News December 2015
Freightos
DECEMBER 13, 2015
SPECIAL FEATURE: FIVE TRENDS TO SHAPE THE SHIPPING INDUSTRY. First up, no surprises, China slowdown and depressed commodity prices, then the lifting of sanctions on Iran. This insight is much more instructive than studying changes in ships and related systems. Consequently more ships are now idle.
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This Week in Logistics News (November 5 – 11)
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 11, 2022
The US Men’s National Team is in Group B with England, Iran, and Wales, and will play its first game on November 21 against Wales. Retailers turning to specific-day delivery over speediest shipping. Shipping industry officials had hoped the talks, which began in May, would have concluded around now.
Alliances, Carriers and Logistics!
Supply Chain Game Changer
MAY 30, 2019
It’s certainly been an interesting past few months in the container shipping industry; from the upcoming IMO 2020 Low Sulphur Fuel requirements, Brexit (Yikes!), However, today the container business seems to be more logistical than purely shipping. OCEAN Alliance: COSCO Shipping, OOCL, Evergreen, CMA CGM.
Turkey Earthquake: Key Industries, Exports, and Sites Impacted
Resilinc
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
In total 15 countries were affected including Syria (which also declared a state of emergency), Cyprus, Lebanon, Jourdan, Palestine, Egypt, Southern Cyprus, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Georgia, Russia, Azerbaijan, and Armenia.
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Interoceanic Passages
Abivin
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Passages, capes, and straits are defined as geographical areas through which international shipping routes must transit. Chokepoints commonly have shallow, constricting depths, which hinder navigation and place restrictions on ship capacity. Potential for closure or interruption. It is approximately 190 kilometers long.
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Basic ITAR Compliance Awareness
Arena Solutions
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
You can’t just take the shipping clerk and make him an empowered official and go on. And I apologize, he or she must understand the requirements of the regulations, the criminal and civil liabilities inherent in those, and the administrative penalties for violating the ITAR. You have to have somebody that really understands this stuff.
Basic ITAR Compliance Awareness
Arena Solutions
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
You can’t just take the shipping clerk and make him an empowered official and go on. And I apologize, he or she must understand the requirements of the regulations, the criminal and civil liabilities inherent in those, and the administrative penalties for violating the ITAR. You have to have somebody that really understands this stuff.
10 Vital Supply Chain Lessons from the Coronavirus Pandemic!
Supply Chain Game Changer
MARCH 24, 2020
And with less manufacturing output there were fewer container ships leaving Asia full of goods meaning activity in ports in North America and Europe would slow down rather quickly. Iran and Spain were highly infected. Whether you ship by land, air or sea you must know who your carriers are at every step. And the U.S.
High Seas Troubles Affect Global Supply Chains, Part One: Security Risks
Enterra Insights
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
That means maritime shipping lies at the very heart of the global logistical system. At the time, Ron Widdows , former chairman of the World Shipping Council, reported that piracy was costing “the global shipping industry anywhere from $3.5 Nearly 90 per cent of global trade is carried by sea-going vessels.
This Week in Logistics News (February 19 – 25)
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 25, 2022
shale or Iran, for example. The United States and Iran have been engaged in indirect nuclear talks in Vienna that could lead to the removal of sanctions on Iranian oil sales. Those shipments need to go by Ocean or the more expensive Air mode if ship berths can’t be found.
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