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Hapag-Lloyd confirms ship passage through Strait of Hormuz

Container shipping group Hapag-Lloyd said on Friday that one of its ships has crossed the Strait of Hormuz but did not have any information on the circumstances or timing. Four out of initially six ships remain in the Gulf, after one ship’s charter …

ZIM’s employees stage stoppage as Hapag-Lloyd deal proceeds

Pentagon claims full Hormuz blockade as world feels fuel crunch

<p>• US Gen Caine claims 34 ships turned around, but Hapag-Lloyd says one ship made it thru strait<br>• EU leaders meet in Cyprus to find swift resolution to shipping crisis<br>• ‘Neutral’ Switzerland set to reopen embassy in Tehran<…

U.S. Efforts To Prevent Iranian Mine Laying In Strait Of Hormuz Underway

A day after President Donald Trump ordered U.S. forces to destroy Iranian ships laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on Friday said efforts to prevent mining are already underway. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard …

German shipping giant confirms ship passes Strait of Hormuz: media

BERLIN, April 24 (Xinhua) -- A ship operated by German shipping giant Hapag-Lloyd has passed through the Strait of Hormuz, German public broadcaster ARD's Tagesschau program reported on Friday. A spokesperson for Hapag-Lloyd told Tagesschau that one of …

Oil hits highest level since US-Iran ceasefire began, as conflict hurts Gulf crude production – as it happened

Oil hits highest level since US-Iran ceasefire beganThe oil price has hit its highest level since the US and Iran agreed a ceasefire more than two weeks ago. Brent crude traded as high as $107.48 a barrel this morning, its highest level since 7 April, the …

Iran’s Araghchi to travel to Islamabad, Muscat and Moscow, state media says

Two of the sources, from the Pakistani government, said a US ⁠logistics and security team ‌was ‌already in place Pakistan has emerged as the lead mediator in efforts to end the US-Israeli war with Iran ISLAMABAD: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi ​ …

Iran's foreign minister arrives in Pakistan, raising hopes for U.S. peace talks

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi arrived in the Pakistani capital Islamabad on Friday to discuss proposals for restarting peace talks with the United States, amid conflicting signals on whether he would meet with U.S. negotiators there. Pakistani …

Altana and Maersk partner to create first-of-kind global digital trade network

The partnership introduces an AI-powered “Product Passport” system across the Maersk Gemini Cooperation — the operational alliance covering ocean freight across 7 East-West trade routes. Maersk and Altana today announced a partnership to build the first …

Iranian Shipping Blockade to Expand Says US as Hormuz Remains at Standstill

The Pentagon on Friday, during a press briefing on the conflict with Iran, vowed to expand the blockade on shipping while saying it was becoming more effective and stronger. The strategy continues to apply economic pressure on Iran by choking off most …

Iran's foreign minister heading to Islamabad, raising optimism for peace talks

Pakistan's army soldiers stand guard on a street leading to the Red Zone area after tightened security measures ahead of the expected U.S.-Iran peace talks in Islamabad, Friday. Iran's state media confirmed that Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi …

Brent Crude Backwardation Points to Ongoing Physical Market Tightness

The crude complex is delivering one of the most volatile trading sessions of the entire quarter, with WTI Crude (June 2026) futures cratering to $93.70 per barrel — down $2.15 or 2.24% intraday — after Reuters sources confirmed that Iranian Foreign …

Iran’s foreign minister heads to Islamabad, raising hopes for fresh peace talks with US

Trip follows some signs of progress between Tehran and Washington, amid wider regional tensions US president Donald Trump plans to send special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to talks with Mr Araqchi in Islamabad, and the pair will depart on …

Three Non-Iranian Container Ships Attempt Crossing the Hormuz, All Three Attacked

All three non-Iranian container ships attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz on yesterday reportedly came under attack, with two confirmed seized. EPAMINONDAS (7,200 TEU, Technomar-owned, on MSC charter) was hit by gunfire and rocket-propelled grenades …

US-Iran peace talks could resume in Pakistan: sources

The Iranian foreign minister is expected to arrive on Friday night; an American logistics and security team is already in place for potential discussions Published Fri, Apr 24, 2026 · 06:18 AM — Updated Fri, Apr 24, 2026 · 08:57 PM [ISLAMABAD] Peace talks …

Hapag-Lloyd imposes emergency fuel surcharges on third-party feeder cargo

Middle East landbridge costs soar as demand exceeds supply four/five-fold

Photo: © | Dreamstime.com Middle East landbridge solutions to fulfil container supply chains into markets cut off from shipping due to the Hormuz closure are buckling under massive demand. According to Loadstar sources, trucking rates from Jeddah to the …

Iran foreign minister heads to Pakistan amid U.S. peace push

REUTERS/RAMIL SITDIKOV/POOL/FILE PHOTO Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi adjusts glasses during a press conference following talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Moscow, Russia, in December 2025. Iran’s Foreign Minister …

Iran’s Foreign Minister Heading to Islamabad, Raising Optimism for US Peace Talks

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi was expected in the Pakistani capital Islamabad on Friday to discuss proposals for restarting peace talks with the United States, but Pakistani sources said he was not due to meet US negotiators there. Islamabad was …

DAT Freight & Analytics Fully Integrates Convoy Platform with AscendTMS to Supercharge Broker Workflows

DAT's Digital Freight "Match & Move" Tech (Called 'Convoy Platform) Is Now Freely Available To Any SMB Freight Broker and Carrier Via AscendTMS (TheFreeTMS.com) BRANDON, FL, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- DAT …

FactorEvo and Cargo Nerd Announce Strategic Partnership to Power Trucker Copilot Mobile Platform

New partnership delivers Trucker Copilot, a mobile platform connecting drivers, carriers, and factors with real-time data and faster funding workflows. ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FactorEvo, the AI-native operating …

1776 Moving and Storage Brings Over a Decade of Moving Experience to Orlando

The Orlando-based family mover brings 10-plus years of licensed, insured moving services to Central Florida families and businesses. ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 1776 Moving and Storage, a family-owned and operated …

Holocene Granted European Patent for International Shipping Innovation

Newly granted patent reinforces Holocene's focus on solving practical, high-value challenges in global shipping BERLIN, GERMANY, April 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Holocene today announced that it has been granted a European patent for innovation …

Hyderabad-based AVAKAAYA.COM Expands International Courier Services Worldwide

AVAKAAYA.COM Strengthens Global Courier Network, Enabling Seamless Delivery from India to Worldwide Destinations. HYDERABAD, TELANGANA, INDIA, April 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AVAKAAYA.COM, a Hyderabad-based international and domestic courier …

YCP Releases New White Paper on Supply Chain Resilience

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- YCP has released a new white paper titled “Resilience by Design: A Strategic Playbook for Nearshoring, Friend-Shoring and Regional Supply Networks.” The report examines how global supply …

Chinese Top 3 Sourcing Agent Service Providers 2026: Pioneering Global Supply Chain Excellence

Professional Sourcing Agents Empowering Global Buyers with Expert QC, Risk Management & Flexible Terms CALIFORNIA, CA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- April 24，Hangzhou, China——As global supply chains become increasingly complex …

Top Warehouse Racking System Manufacturer in China Strengthens Global Material Handling Market Position

QINGDAO, SHANDONG, CHINA, April 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global warehouse infrastructure industry is undergoing rapid transformation driven by automation, e-commerce expansion, and increasing demand for efficient logistics systems. Among …

Cargo33 Launches Beta: The All-in-One Maritime Logistics Platform That Replaces Five Legacy Systems with One

Cargo33 Launches AI-Powered Maritime Logistics Platform, Offers First 25 Companies One Year Free COLUMBUS, OH, UNITED STATES, April 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cargo33 today announced the public beta of its maritime logistics platform, purpose-built …

Federal Reclassification Signals a New Economic Era for Cannabis Retail

DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, April 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a historic move for the cannabis industry, the federal government has taken a decisive step toward reclassifying marijuana, setting the stage for a fundamental change in how IRS Code …

Hermes Expo 35th Anniversary Business Conference and Expo Set for April 29 in New Jersey

Hermes Expo marks its 35th anniversary on April 29, 2026, uniting leaders, businesses, and innovators for a day of networking, insight, and celebration. OLD BRIDGE, NJ, UNITED STATES, April 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Wednesday, April 29, …

Aero Fulfillment Services Appoints Dan Harmon as Vice President of Operations to Scale Omni-Channel Growth

Industry veteran Dan Harmon brings 34 years of operations leadership to Aero as the company accelerates its Omni-Channel Excellence Initiative. MASON, OH, UNITED STATES, April 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Aero Fulfillment Services, a national …

The Last Mile Retail Awards to Return to Nashville, Honoring Excellence in Final-Mile Innovation and Customer Experience

NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, April 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Last Mile Retail Awards are set to return to Music City, celebrating the companies, technologies, and leaders redefining the final step, or "last mile," of the retail …

MLR Packaging Celebrates 25 Years of Independent, Relationship-First Service, and Sets Its Sights on National Expansion

While consolidation has reshaped the packaging industry, this Southern California distributor has stayed local, independent, and is just getting started. FULLERTON, CA, UNITED STATES, April 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MLR Packaging Supplies and …

Rattle Tech Unveils New Automation and Mobile Field Service Capabilities in Averiware Cloud ERP

Rattle Tech enhances Averiware Cloud ERP with automation and mobile field service tools to help SMBs streamline operations and boost productivity. RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA, UNITED STATES, April 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rattle Tech, a leading provider …

Oxford Business Group and MexStrategy Launch Definitive Nearshoring Report at Hannover Messe 2026

MEXICO, MEXICO, April 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Oxford Business Group (OBG), in partnership with MexStrategy, officially launched its latest high-level report, Mexico & the USMCA: Resetting the North American Supply Chain, at the Mexican …

Seshu Maramreddy of Mygo Consulting Named EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2026 Midwest Finalist

EY US honors Mygo Consulting CEO Seshu Maramreddy for entrepreneurial leadership and building a global SAP consulting business. NAPERVILLE, IL, IL, UNITED STATES, April 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Seshu Maramreddy, founder and CEO of Mygo Consulting …

Autoland Jacksonville Rides Florida's Used-Car Boom: Trucks and SUVs Lead Hot Sales Surge

Autoland Jacksonville reports strong used car sales and reveals the most popular vehicles in the Florida market. JACKSONVILLE, FL, UNITED STATES, April 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Florida's used-car market is on fire, and Autoland …

eHACCP.org Launches Corporate LMS to Transform HACCP Training Management and Compliance

eHACCP.org has launched its corporate LMS offering companies a unique HACCP training and other food safety training experience and branded URL. LUNENBURG, NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA, April 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- eHACCP.org today announced the launch of …

Decision Flow and Providence Consulting Group Announce Mutual Reseller Partnership to Expand Joint Market Impact

Strategic reseller partnership expands market reach, combining expertise to help manufacturers improve planning, execution, and operational performance. TOTOWA, NJ, UNITED STATES, April 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Decision Flow and Providence …