Iran shifts captured container ships in the Strait of Hormuz towards port, sources indicate.
Container Ships Seized by Iran in Strait of Hormuz Recent reports indicate that two container ships have been seized by Iranian forces in the critical Strait of Hormuz. This incident occurred as the vessels were en route to the port of Bandar Abbas. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran asserted that the ships, named […]
San Diego reaches agreement with Disney that will significantly increase port traffic
Disney Cruise Line Expands Commitment to San Diego Disney Cruise Line has reaffirmed its dedication to San Diego, with a new agreement announced by the Port of San Diego on Thursday. This deal is set to last until at least 2031, anticipated to nearly double the number of Disney cruises departing from the area each […]
HMS Dragon arrives at port during the Iran conflict as Starmer encounters increasing backlash
Britain’s sole warship deployed in the Eastern Mediterranean amidst the Iran conflict has been compelled to dock due to “technical” problems, resulting in a sudden retreat of a crucial element of Britain’s military presence in the region. This situation adds to the mounting pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to address the escalating crisis. The […]
China is upset as Trump administration criticizes ‘predatory’ port agreement in Peru
China’s Disagreement with U.S. Statement on Peru’s Chancay Port The Chinese Communist Party expressed strong disagreement on Thursday with a statement from the U.S. State Department’s Western Hemisphere Bureau. This statement criticized a recent court ruling that could place one of Peru’s key ports under the control of a company linked to the Chinese government. […]
Attack on Russian port close to Odesa results in the deaths of three brothers, including an 8-year-old, according to Ukrainian officials
Recent Drone Strikes in Ukraine February 13 — In a tragic incident near the eastern front close to one of Ukraine’s Black Sea ports near Odessa, three brothers, including an 8-year-old boy, lost their lives due to a Russian drone strike. Ukrainian officials reported one additional fatality and six injuries from the strike that occurred […]
US alerts Peru that China’s control of a port endangers national sovereignty
U.S. Raises Concerns Over Chinese Influence in Peru’s Chancay Port The U.S. has issued a warning to Peru regarding China’s increasing control over key Pacific ports, which it believes could threaten Peru’s sovereignty. This situation could also heighten tensions due to China’s expanding influence in Latin America. Particularly concerning is the $1.3 billion deep-water port […]
Victoria Yong recognized as the first Officer of the Year by the Port Authority
A soon-to-be mother made headlines after she intervened heroically during a serious domestic violence situation, earning her recognition as the first female recipient of the Port Authority’s PBA Police Officer of the Year award. Officer Victoria Yong received the accolade at her union’s annual dinner, just days ahead of the birth of her daughter. “I […]
Panama Calls China-Related Canal Port Agreements ‘Unconstitutional’
Panama Supreme Court Declares Port Contracts Unconstitutional On Thursday, Panama’s Supreme Court announced that a 20-year contract given to Panama Ports Company (PPC), a subsidiary of Hutchison Port Holdings based in Hong Kong, to operate two ports along the Panama Canal is unconstitutional. The ruling voids the original terms of the contract that was awarded […]
Saudi Arabia carries out airstrike on Yemeni port city aimed at a shipment thought to be associated with UAE-backed separatists.
Saudi-UAE Relations Strain After Airstrike on Yemen The relationship between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has reached a new low after a recent Saudi airstrike targeted an arms shipment in Mukalla, Yemen. As of late afternoon Pacific Time, there were no reported casualties from the strike. The UAE accused Saudi Arabia of […]
Ukraine strikes Russian submarine using underwater drone in Novorossiysk port
On Monday, Ukraine reported a significant underwater drone strike that resulted in substantial damage to a Russian Kilo-class submarine docked at Novorossiysk port. This marks a notable first in this type of attack. The Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) revealed that the operation utilized the “Subsea Baby” underwater drone, targeting a submarine that has four launchers […]