According to TradeWinds, the sanctioned aframax Komander grounded in the Suez Canal before being refloated, temporarily blocking northbound traffic.
Maritime authorities and ship operators have reported a surge in GNSS and AIS interference across the Gulf, Red Sea, and Strait of Hormuz, prompting renewed navigation warnings and electronic security alerts.
UNCTAD warns that maritime trade growth will nearly stall in 2025, with disruptions in the Suez Canal and Red Sea driving higher costs, fragile supply chains, and long-term structural risks.
