Shipping

Hormuz at near standstill as Iran warns ships to keep to its waters

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, one of Japan’s big three shipping firms, is among those caught up in the confusion as firms try to work out what impact the US-Iran two-week ceasefire is having.

|ByREUTERS
A ship passes through the Strait of Hormuz.
A bird flies near the Jag Vasant vessel transferring LPG at a port after transiting the Strait of Hormuz amid supply disruptions linked to the U.S-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Mumbai, India, April 1, 2026.

Iran's IRGC navy issues map to guide ships around Hormuz mines, Iranian media say

The status of the Strait of Hormuz is unclear after Iranian media outlets released conflicting reports regarding whether or not oil tankers were being allowed to transit the waterway on Wednesday.

|ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
An illustration of oil barrels, pipelines, and drills, over the backdrop of US and Iranian flags.

Heat, costs, shortages: US faces limits in deciding next actions in Iran - report

Iran could achieve USD 70-90 billion in annual revenue if the Islamic regime is allowed to charge a toll in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a J.P. Morgan paper.

|ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
US President Donald Trump gestures as he boards Air Force One on March 1.

Deal with Iran can happen 'as soon as Monday,' Trump tells Fox News

This comes only hours after Trump threatened to strike Iran's power plants and bridges on Tuesday if it does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz immediately.

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM, GOLDIE KATZ

Explosive sex toys: Russian-run sabotage plot targets depots across Europe - report

Pillows, packed into the parcels with the cosmetics and sex toys, contained hidden homemade incendiary devices made of a cocktail of chemicals, including highly reactive magnesium.

APRIL 5, 2025ByREUTERS
A general view shows the DHL robotic package processing site, which the company claims is the largest and most advanced of its kind in the Middle East, in Lod, Israel, January 11, 2022.

The Ultimate Guide to Shipping Furniture Safely & Affordably

Shipping furniture can be a heavy task. Here’s how you can move your furniture like a pro in 2025 (and save money while doing it)!

MARCH 30, 2025ByISAAC KAPLAN

Maersk deny shipping arms to Israel during Gaza conflict

Maersk denied shipping arms to Israel but admitted transporting military-related cargo, stating it complies with all laws amid shareholder scrutiny.

MARCH 18, 2025ByREUTERS
Maersk container is transported by a train near a port of Barcelona, Spain April 26, 2024.

Zim ends 2024 with $2.15 billion profit, beating analyst expectations

Zim’s strong financial performance was driven by rising freight rates and increased demand.

MARCH 12, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A truck transports a Zim container just outside Israel's port of Ashdod February 23, 2012. Zim, Israel's biggest shipping company, had to reach a debt settlement with its bond holders after they were hit by a downturn in the global shipping industry.

Maritime sources expect Houthis to halt Red Sea attacks after Gaza deal

The experts pointed to an email, seen by Reuters, from the group postponing a planned security briefing that had been due to take place in the coming days as a possible signal.

JANUARY 16, 2025ByREUTERS
Houthi-held Red Sea port of Hodeidah, Yemen, February 25, 2023.

Transportation of Hazmat goods – Safety measures and challenges

DECEMBER 30, 2024ByISAAC KAPLAN

Your Taxes: Tax Authority takes the fizz out Of Coca Cola

This case decision could disrupt Israeli imports more than the Houthis.

DECEMBER 23, 2024ByLEON HARRIS
A man drinking Coca Cola, illustrative

Houthi attacks drive calls to UK's maritime emergency services up by over 80% - report

Since the beginning of Houthi attacks on international shipping last year, calls to the UKMTO have risen by 86%.

DECEMBER 21, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
NOW THAT ISRAEL revised its doctrine, neighboring states’ armies should be deterred in peacetime and preempted in wartime, but jihadist militias should be fought anytime, because Israel cannot afford their presence anywhere along its borders. Here, Houthi supporters raise their rifles along with th

US to probe Spanish port for reportedly refusing shipments of arms to Israel

The Spanish transport minister admitted in May that the the Danish-flagged ship Marianne Danica was denied port entry for "carrying weapons to Israel."

DECEMBER 6, 2024ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72), a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier in the United States Navy is shown at its home port of Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego, California, US, May 18, 2023.

ZIM reports $1.13 billion net profit in Q3 , driven by record cargo volume

ZIM’s Q3 results show record-high cargo and a $1.13B profit, boosting 2024 projections.

NOVEMBER 20, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Zim Integrated Shipping Services