Iran announces temporary closure of part of the Strait of Hormuz amid talks with the US
Iranian authorities announced the temporary closure of certain areas of the Strait of Hormuz for several hours as part of naval exercises. The strait remains a key route for global oil transportation logistics, handling a significant share of seaborne crude oil shipments. 📍 According to Iranian state television, the restrictions are related to exercises by […]
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The White House unveiled the Maritime Action Plan, a major strategy for reviving the US maritime industry.
The US administration has published the White House Maritime Action Plan (MAP), a comprehensive strategy for rebuilding the nation’s shipbuilding and merchant marine industries. The document is considered the country’s most ambitious maritime policy since the Merchant Marine Act of 1936. 📊 According to official data, the US currently builds less than 1% of the […]
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The US has concentrated a third of its active naval forces in the Middle East.
The US has deployed approximately 33 of its 100 ships to the region. The region includes aircraft carriers, destroyers, and submarines capable of carrying up to 600 Tomahawk missiles. F-35, F-22, F/A-18, and F-15 fighter jets, KC-135 and KC-46 tankers, and two E-3 Sentry airborne early warning and control aircraft are also deployed. Negotiations between […]
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Dmytro Barinov, former deputy head of the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority, has been appointed the new president of the Ukrainian Ports Association “Ukrport.”
The newly elected leader noted that the maritime and port industry is currently undergoing a difficult transformation due to war, blockade, shelling, and energy restrictions. According to Barinov, Ukraine’s unique experience operating within the sea corridor regime allows it to be shared with the international community.💬 “I believe that Ukrport should become a modern, professional, […]
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The Shipping Administration of Ukraine has a new interim head.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has appointed Yuriy Kononenko as acting head of the State Service of Maritime and Inland Waterway Transport and Shipping of Ukraine (Shipping Administration). According to Government Order No. 131-r of February 6, 2026, Kononenko will serve as acting head from February 10, 2026, until a new head is appointed […]
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