The union representing 20,000 workers at India's 12 major shipping hubs had initially planned to go on strike indefinitely on August 28.

NOAA predicts that by the end of November, this year's hurricane season could rank among the busiest on record.

The Panama Canal Authority has increased the draft in the waterway to a maximum 50 feet and will allow 36 vessels a day to transit.

The Sounion was attacked while sailing through the waterway and suffered minor damage, its owner and operator Delta Tankers said.

Ahead of looming deadlines, it's unclear whether either situation will resolve in time to avert these twin crises, or how long any potential work stoppages might last.

The investment will contribute to the development of infrastructure, and play a vital role in boosting Pakistan's economy, said Pakistan’s Minister for Maritime Affairs, Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh.

It's hard to know whether peak shipping season started early, and trade volumes will level off soon, or if importers will continue bringing in more than usual.

Staring down the looming threat of a work stoppage at East/Gulf Coast ports, retailers have opted for earlier shipping schedules in 2024.

Houthi rebels have not claimed responsibility for the attacks, but have targeted at least 70 other ships in the Red Sea since October of 2023.

Thailand and other Southeast Asian countries have seen an influx of trash from developed countries, from dirty plastic to industrial and electronic waste.