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Likhitha Infrastructure wins ₹510 Crore UAE Pipeline Contract, Strengthening Middle East Oil & Gas Presence
Maritime Trade & Economy
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Likhitha Infrastructure wins ₹510 Crore UAE Pipeline Contract, Strengthening Middle East Oil & Gas Presence

Likhitha Infrastructure Limited has secured a major international engineering contract worth ₹510 crore (approximately USD 54 million) from China Petroleum Engineering and Construction Corporation (CPECC) – Abu Dhabi for the execution of Pipeline Package-1 (ASAB) in the United Arab Emirates, further strengthening its position in the rapidly growing Middle East energy infrastructure market.

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Iran and Oman Launch First Strait of Hormuz Talks as US-Iran Shipping Deal Faces Uncertainty
Maritime Safety , Security and Technology
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Iran and Oman Launch First Strait of Hormuz Talks as US-Iran Shipping Deal Faces Uncertainty

Iran and Oman have held the first meeting of the Joint Hormuz Committee in Muscat, marking a significant step in discussions over the future management of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategic maritime trade routes, even as uncertainty continues to surround a broader US-Iran diplomatic framework aimed at restoring regional stability and protecting global shipping.

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Iran's IRGC Claims Missile and Drone Strikes on US Military Bases in Kuwait and Bahrain amid Strait of Hormuz Tensions
Maritime Safety , Security and Technology
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Iran’s IRGC Claims Missile and Drone Strikes on US Military Bases in Kuwait and Bahrain amid Strait of Hormuz Tensions

According to a statement released by the IRGC through its official Sepah News outlet, the coordinated operation involved both the navy and aerospace forces, targeting what it described as eight key US military infrastructure facilities, including Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait and the US Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain.

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France Strengthens Strait of Hormuz Maritime Security with Warships, Frigates and Patrol Aircraft to Protect Global Shipping
Maritime Safety , Security and Technology
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US Launches Second Consecutive Night of Airstrikes on Iran Following Drone Attack on Commercial Tanker in Strait of Hormuz

According to the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), Saturday’s military operation was carried out under the direct orders of President Donald Trump following what it described as continued Iranian aggression against commercial shipping.

CENTCOM said U.S. forces targeted Iranian military surveillance infrastructure, communications systems, air defense installations, drone storage facilities, and mine-laying capabilities.

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Oil Tanker Hit in Strait of Hormuz as Iran-US Conflict Escalates, Raising Fresh Maritime Security Concerns
Maritime Safety , Security and Technology
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Oil Tanker Hit in Strait of Hormuz as Iran-US Conflict Escalates, Raising Fresh Maritime Security Concerns

A commercial oil tanker was struck by a projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, marking another serious incident in one of the world’s busiest maritime trade corridors. The attack comes as tensions between Iran and the United States sharply intensified, with both nations exchanging military strikes in the most significant escalation since signing an interim peace agreement two weeks ago.

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Container Shipping Rates Surge to Near Two-Year High as Tariff Uncertainty Drives Global Freight Market
Ports and Shipping
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Container Shipping Rates Surge to Near Two-Year High as Tariff Uncertainty Drives Global Freight Market

According to the latest Drewry World Container Index, average container freight rates have climbed close to US$4,200 per forty-foot equivalent unit (FEU), marking a 40 percent increase compared to the same period last year. The Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) has also more than doubled from 2025 levels, highlighting the strength of the current shipping market.

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France Detains Sanctioned Shadow Fleet Tanker near Sicily in Major Crackdown on Russian Oil Shipping
Maritime Safety , Security and Technology
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France Detains Sanctioned Shadow Fleet Tanker Near Sicily in Major Crackdown on Russian Oil Shipping

According to French authorities, the 150,284-dwt tanker Deliver was stopped on June 23 during a coordinated maritime operation involving the French Navy, the Royal Navy, and EUNAVFOR MED. Military personnel boarded the vessel to inspect its documentation after concerns were raised over the legitimacy of its registered flag.

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