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(7 articles)Sohar Port Surges 40% as Hormuz Disruption Reshapes Gulf Routes
Port of Sohar in Oman is experiencing a significant surge in container traffic, with volumes rising 40% as geopolitical tensions and maritime disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz force shipping lin
AD Ports Launches Weekly Khalifa-Umm Qasr Shipping Service
AD Ports Group has launched a new weekly shipping service linking Khalifa Port in Abu Dhabi with Umm Qasr Port in Iraq, marking a strategic expansion of direct port-to-port connectivity in the Middle
Gulf Logistics Network Introduces Shipping Restrictions
Shipping restrictions have been introduced across the Gulf logistics network, creating operational challenges for supply chain professionals managing perishable and fresh produce shipments throughout
Panama Canal Gains Edge Amid Gulf Shipping Disruptions
Recent disruptions to Gulf shipping lanes are creating a competitive advantage for the Panama Canal as an alternative routing option for intercontinental trade. This shift reflects broader volatility
Maersk Deploys 5,000 Weekly Gulf Containers via Land Routes
Maersk's deployment of 5,000 containers per week via overland routes across the Gulf region represents a significant strategic shift toward multimodal logistics solutions. This initiative reflects the
Gulf Seafarers' PTSD Claims Raise Shipping Cost Concerns
The Arabian Gulf shipping industry is confronting an emerging workforce crisis as mental health claims—particularly post-traumatic stress disorder—among seafarers escalate. Operators and insurers fear
Maersk Reports 10 Ships Delayed in Gulf Operations
Maersk, the world's leading ocean freight carrier, has reported delays affecting 10 vessels operating in the Persian Gulf region. This disruption comes at a critical time for global supply chains alre