The MV Ruby has meandered around Europe’s northwestern coastline under a cloud of suspicion over its thousands of tons of Russian fertilizer.
Tag: Ports
Dockworkers Strike at U.S. Ports Could Begin Tuesday
A work stoppage at East and Gulf Coast ports would halt most activity at some of the busiest American ports.
How a Tourist Paradise Became a Drug-Trafficking Magnet
Costa Rica’s lush rainforests, which blanket a quarter of the country, are being infiltrated by cartels on a quest to find new trafficking routes to evade the authorities.
Ukraine’s Seaborne Grain Exports Bounce Back to Near Prewar Levels
The flow of grain ships through ports in the Odesa region is a welcome boost for Ukraine’s war-ravaged economy. But analysts warn it may not last.
U.S. and European Officials Push for Gaza Aid to Pass Through Israeli Port
The ultimate goal, officials said, is to establish a workable alternative to delivering aid via Egypt in a way that satisfies Israel’s demand for security checks.
Somaliland Deal to Grant Ethiopia Red Sea Access Draws Condemnation
A landmark pact between Ethiopia and the breakaway region of Somaliland has drawn condemnation from Somalia. Other neighbors also worry about allowing potential naval access to the Red Sea.
Yemen’s Houthi Militia Threatens to Block All Ships Headed to Israel
It was unclear to what extent the Iranian-backed militia, which controls northern Yemen, would be able to act on its expanded warning.
Tesla Faces Blockade in All Swedish Ports, Union Says
Swedish unions are joining in blockades and targeted strikes against the U.S. automaker over its refusal to sign a collective bargaining agreement with its mechanics.
U.S. Pursues Defense Partnership With India to Deter Chinese Aggression
Repairing American ships in Indian ports is a first step, as the U.S. military seeks to stretch out across the Indo-Pacific.
Russia Hits Ukraine’s Ports for Second Day in a Row, Ukrainian Officials Say
The ports have been regularly struck with missiles and drones by Russian forces, in an attempt to squeeze the country’s vital grain trade with the outside world.