Year 2026

Cathay Group suspends Middle East operations

Summary: Cathay Group has suspended all passenger services to and from Dubai and Riyadh, and halted freighter operations to and from Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) from February 28, 2026 through May 31, 2026. This creates an active air…

Cosco Shipping says Strait of Hormuz transits on hold

cosco-shipping-says-strait-of-hormuz-transits-on-holdSummary: Cosco Shipping has reportedly placed Strait of Hormuz transits on hold, indicating an active service disruption affecting cargo routing through a critical Middle East corridor. While the company says broader business impact remains limited, any suspension on this route…

Oil Spill Forces Partial Shipping Halt at Port of Antwerp

oil-spill-forces-partial-shipping-halt-537912Summary: Shipping traffic at the Port of Antwerp has been partially halted after an oil spill spread from a dock into the River Scheldt, disrupting vessel movements at one of Europe’s key cargo gateways. With Antwerp typically handling 60 to…

French container ship first major carrier to exit Strait of Hormuz

french-container-ship-first-major-carrier-to-exit-strait-of-hormuzSummary: A CMA CGM 5,500-TEU container ship transited out of the Strait of Hormuz after Iran asserted control over the waterway, indicating ongoing disruption risk on a critical maritime corridor linked to Asia-Europe container flows. The article signals restricted or…