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LIVE WIRE | Israel–U.S. Strikes on Iran Trigger Heightened Gulf Transit Risk; UKMTO Advises Caution
On 28 February 2026, Israel announced it had launched a pre-emptive strike against Iran, with U.S. participation reported by major wire services. Israel declared a…
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LIVE WIRE | ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Strike Lifted After Tentative Agreement with Hapag-Lloyd
On 28 February 2026, the union representing employees of ZIM Integrated Shipping Services suspended its strike action following a tentative agreement reached with company leadership…
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LIVE WIRE | AP Moller-Maersk Restarts Red Sea Service; CMA CGM Diverts Asia–Europe Loops via Cape
On 26 February 2026, AP Moller-Maersk confirmed the restart of a dedicated Red Sea service linking India and the Middle East with the U.S. East…
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LIVE WIRE | United States Navy Interdicts Sanctioned VLCC Bertha Carrying Venezuelan Crude in Indian Ocean
On 25 February 2026, the United States Navy, in coordination with the United States Coast Guard, confirmed the boarding and seizure of a Very Large…
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LIVE WIRE | EU Weighs Full Maritime Services Ban on Russian Crude as 20th Sanctions Package Faces Veto Risk
EU foreign ministers meet today, 23 February 2026, in Brussels to discuss the European Commission’s proposed 20th sanctions package against Russia, which includes a ban…