Shipping
Iran's IRGC navy issues map to guide ships around Hormuz mines, Iranian media say
The status of the Strait of Hormuz is unclear after Iranian media outlets released conflicting reports regarding whether or not oil tankers were being allowed to transit the waterway on Wednesday.
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More ships to avoid Red Sea as attacks disrupt world trade
The Houthi leader has meanwhile threatened to escalate attacks to include US naval ships, raising the prospect of a wider conflict around the Bab al-Mandab strait.
Israel's Eilat Port sees 85% drop in activity amid Red Sea Houthi attacks
Without Bab al-Mandab "you close the main shipping artery to Eilat Port. And therefore we lost 85% of total activity," CEO Gideon Golber told Reuters.
Israel's Eilat Port sees 85% drop in activity amid Red Sea Houthi attacks
Eilat, which sits adjacent to Jordan's only coastal access point at Aqaba, offers Israel a gateway to the East without the need to navigate the Suez Canal.
Houthi threats prompt shipping companies to rethink Suez Canal use
If all traffic in the Suez Canal stopped, Egypt would lose about $13 million daily, disrupting its main foreign currency income.
Shippers mask positions, weigh options amid Red Sea attacks
As a safety precaution, some vessels are attempting to mask their positions by pinging on other locations when entering the Yemen coastline, said senior freight analyst at Vortexa.
Shipping firms to avoid Suez Canal as Red Sea attacks increase
Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthi movement has been attacking vessels in response to the Gaza war on a route that allows East-West trade, and especially oil.
Egypt, US shoot down Houthi drones aimed at Israel
US destroyer downed 14 drones launched by Yemen's Houthis in the Red Sea on Saturday.
Iran-backed Houthis increase their shipping threats
Although the Houthis have been open about their attempt to blockade Israel, their threats have increased, and they are now on a daily basis.
Iran continues to use drones in its shadow war against Israel - opinion
By using drones, which fly low and slow, Tehran is engaging in graduated escalation, in the hopes of forcing Israel to absorb the threat, rather than feel compelled to respond.
Record mobilization: Haifa Port Company leads in cargo handling amidst wartime challenges
Haifa Port's October figures paint a picture of maritime sector leadership.
