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Iran–Israel War: Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority forms task force to ease stranded cargo movement

Mumbai: The operator of the Jawaharlal Nehru Port at Navi Mumbai has formed a multi-departmental task force to ease impacted vessel schedules and export cargo movement to the Middle East following widespread trade disruptions due to the Iran war. …

West Asia Crisis: CBIC Issues New Rules for Returning Export Cargo

New Delhi: In the wake of supply disruption of crude due to the ongoing West Asia war, the customs department under the Union finance ministry has come out with rules for dealing with export cargo returning to Indian ports due to the closure of the Strait …

Maritime and ports businesses push for global shipping climate deal

Greek Oil Tanker Exits Hormuz Shipping Strait With Signal Off

A ship hauling a million barrels of Saudi crude sailed through the Strait of Hormuz in recent days, one of the first big tankers to leave the Persian Gulf since traffic through the chokepoint all but halted. The Shenlong tanker, which is operated by Greece …

Monday, March 9, 2026 Shipping Announcements

Shipping giant MSC halts Gulf exports amid war risks

Global shipping giant MSC announced Monday it was formally halting certain export shipments from the Gulf because of the Middle East war and that "all affected cargo will be discharged". "In light of the ongoing and exceptional security …

Oil prices spike near $120 a barrel as Iran war impedes production and shipping

Oil prices spiked near $120 per barrel before falling back Monday as the Iran war intensified, threatening production and shipping in the Middle East and pummeling financial markets. The price for a barrel of Brent crude, the international standard, surged …

Port of Vancouver handles record amount of cargo, bolstered by China

Open this photo in gallery:The SeaBus passes a container ship docked at the Port of Vancouver in October, 2025.Jennifer Gauthier/The Globe and Mail The Port of Vancouver has set a record high for annual cargo handled, bolstered by increased trade …

ZIM Stock Climbs As Market Shrugs Off Weak Freight Rates

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd (NYSE:ZIM) shares are trading higher on Monday after the company reported fourth-quarter results. • ZIM Integrated Shipping stock is gaining positive traction. Why are ZIM shares climbing? Details Sales declined 32%  …

Macron: Attack on Cyprus Is an Attack on All of Europe, Work Underway to Resume Shipping Through Strait of Hormuz

An attack on Cyprus is an attack on all of Europe. This was stated by French President Emmanuel Macron during a visit to the island nation after it was targeted by Iranian-made drones, AFP reported. “When Cyprus is attacked, Europe is attacked,” Macron …

Middle East Conflict Disrupts Global Shipping and Food Supply

March coincides with the Ramadan season in the Middle East, during which demand for fruits and vegetables in Gulf countries surges and cross-border trade becomes particularly active. On Feb. 28, following a joint military strike by the United States and …

Iran war leads largest shipping line to terminate Mideast Gulf voyages, levy $800 charge

Mediterranean Shipping Co. is diverting all cargo destined for the Arabian Gulf region to safe ports due to the war in Iran, and levying an $800 charge on shippers to cover the termination changes. For the current Middle East situation, MSC on March 3 has …

JNPA Sets Up Task Force, Eases Norms As Middle East Crisis Disrupts Cargo Movement

Amid disruptions in maritime trade due to the evolving geopolitical situation in the Middle East, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has issued a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for all major ports to mitigate the impact on cargo movement. | …

Customs issues norms for handling return of export cargo amid disruptions

The Customs department has come out with norms for dealing with export cargo returning to Indian ports due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and disruptions in maritime routes amid the West Asia crisis. The norms, issued by the CBIC on March 8 and to …

Iran conflict tests 2026 air cargo outlook

Dive Brief: The military conflict between Iran, the U.S. and Israel is shaking up the air cargo market outlook established earlier this year, according to a  March 5 Xeneta report. In February, a 6% year-over-year rise in air cargo market demand signaled …

Coast Guard begins ice-breaking operations to prepare for Great Lakes shipping season

SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. — The Coast Guard began ice-breaking operations Monday across key Great Lakes waterways to clear shipping channels ahead of the 2026 commercial navigation season. Coast Guard Sector Northern Great Lakes launched the operations in …

Hormuz Closure Sends Gas Prices Soaring, LNG Cargoes Toward Asia

How cargo thieves are stealing millions of dollars in tech hardware

Tractor-trailers line up to fuel in Greenville, Va.(AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) The cargo thief waited until the last worker left the warehouse in Reno, Nevada, before he pulled into the deserted parking lot a little after midnight last July. He seemed to …

Pakistan ensures petroleum supply as govt arranges more cargoes

ISLAMABAD – Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb said the government has arranged additional petroleum cargoes for the coming weeks. A committee meeting chaired by the finance minister was held in the federal capital to review petroleum prices and …

Sophus Achieves ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Certification, Strengthening Enterprise-Grade Security Commitment

Sophus has achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, reinforcing its commitment to enterprise-grade security and protection of sensitive supply chain data. ANN ARBOR, MI, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sophus Technology announced …

Tarps Plus Notes Increased Demand for Durable Tarps in Commercial and Industrial Projects

Tarps Plus reports increased demand for durable tarp solutions supporting commercial construction, industrial facilities, and equipment protection. GEORGETOWN, TX, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With commercial and …

REED, PRODUCER OF BLACK BEAUTY ABRASIVES AND LEADER IN MINERAL PROCESSING, UNVEILS REBRAND

Modernized look builds on the company’s legacy in the abrasives, roofing, and filtration industries, reinforces leadership position in new and emerging markets CAMP HILL, PA, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Reed Minerals LLC …

TES Appoints Bart Freeman Senior Advisor, Human Capital & Performance

Global manufacturing HR leader strengthens TES’s human capital platform to accelerate organizational performance and EBITDA growth. ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TES Appoints Bart Freeman Senior Advisor, Human …

Before GFSI, Before FSMA, Before Global Certification Schemes There Was HACCP

Every major global food safety certification program is based on a simple, powerful idea: it’s better to prevent hazards before they happen. LUNENBURG, NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA, March 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- HACCP, or Hazard Analysis and …

New Castle School of Trades Hosts 10th Annual Career Fair Connecting 90+ Employers with Skilled Trades Talent

New Castle School of Trades (NCST) will host their 10th Annual Career Fair on Thursday, March 19th, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. NEW CASTLE, PA, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New Castle School of Trades (NCST), the tri- …

XYZ Storage Announces Grand Opening of New State-of-the-Art Facility in Toronto’s Kipling–Bloor Area

TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, March 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- XYZ Storage, one of Canada’s most trusted and best-reviewed self-storage providers, is proud to announce the grand opening of its newest, state-of-the-art facility located at 380 …

BizCloud Experts is recognized as Anthropic Solution Provider on AWS, strengthening its AI Leadership

BizCloud Experts is recognized as Anthropic Solution Provider on AWS, strengthening its AI Leadership with Claude in Bedrock, powered by Anthropic DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BizCloud Experts, a premier AWS- …

Logistics Plus Continues Support of U.S. Navy Under WEXMAC 2.0 Contract

As a prime contractor, Logistics Plus delivers critical global support services to U.S. government agencies. ERIE, PA, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Logistics Plus, Inc. (LP), a global leader in transportation, logistics …

Construct CRM Announces John Pehler Joins Advisory Board to Supercharge Expansion in Plumbing, HVACR, Electrical

Construct CRM Announces John Pehler Joins Newly Formed Advisory Board to Supercharge Expansion in Plumbing, HVACR, Electrical DELRAY BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Construct CRM, the leading AI-powered eCommerce and …

The Boxery Spotlights Right-Sizing Shipping Boxes as Brands Face Growing Pressure to Reduce Packaging Waste

The Boxery highlights right-sizing shipping boxes as a practical way for brands to reduce packaging waste and manage dimensional shipping costs. NY, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Boxery, an online-only U.S. packaging …

Integrative Systems Delivers Comprehensive JD Edwards Services for Business Growth

Integrative Systems, 5X INC 5000 honoree, delivers JD Edwards, IBM i, Microsoft, Back Office & IT support services for 25+ years, to 'Futureproof Your Business. LOMBARD, IL, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Integrative …

Hillstone Law Highlights Legal Options for Victims of Traumatic Brain Injuries

Hillstone Law raises awareness about the serious impact of traumatic brain injuries and the legal rights available to victims across California. LOS ANGELES, CA, CA, UNITED STATES, March 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hillstone Law https://hillstonelaw. …

AMPP Releases First Energy Industry Report Highlighting Corrosion, Workforce, & Technology Trends in Pipeline Integrity

AMPP’s first Energy Industry Report examines corrosion risks, workforce shifts, and technologies shaping the future of pipeline integrity. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, March 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Association for Materials Protection …

Smith Names Olivia Cislo Director of Sales Enablement

Olivia will aid Smith’s traders with cross-functional support and strategic planning HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, March 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Smith, a leading global distributor of electronic components and semiconductors, today announces …

Cost Per Shipment Keeps Rising—The Boxery Responds with Bulk Mailers Built for Fast Fulfillment

The Boxery highlights bulk poly mailers as a practical option for e-commerce brands seeking to reduce dimensional shipping costs and streamline fulfillment. NY, UNITED STATES, March 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As shipping rates and accessorial fees …

Product philanthropy turns an operational liability into positive social impact

Companies can show support for education by donating excess inventory using NAEIR.org GALESBURG, IL, UNITED STATES, March 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Many schools in the United States are underfunded, with a significant number facing funding gaps …

Collin Family Movers Offers Residential Moving Solutions for Chicago Residents

Collin Family Movers offers reliable, stress-free moving services in Chicago, ensuring a smooth and efficient relocation experience for all your needs. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, March 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Collin Family Movers, a locally owned …

ByeTruck Launches Direct Purchase Platform for Semi-Trucks, Vans, and Commercial Vehicles

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, March 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ByeTruck has announced the official launch of its nationwide commercial vehicle purchasing service, offering truck owners and fleet operators a direct way to sell semi-trucks, …

Hareruya Opens the Akihabara Tower Store, an Entire Building Dedicated to the Pokémon Trading Card Game

Tower-Sized Card Shop Opens in Akihabara’s Electric Town, Featuring Play Space for Simultaneous Matches for Over 150 Players TOKYO, JAPAN, March 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hareruya Inc., which operates specialty trading card game stores, …