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USPS says it will make its postage fuel surcharge permanent in 2027 as diesel prices soar
The U.S. Postal Service announced it will raise and make permanent its package fuel surcharge in January 2027.
Shipping
123 trends tracked about this subject — the full history, oldest to newest below.
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Oil slicks seen from space: the devastating impact of boat strikes on fragile Gulf ecosystems
Iran reports that a gas tanker was hit by a mine in the Strait of Hormuz, according to oil market coverage.
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Maersk confirms data breach as WhiteArmor ransomware demands $5 million
Maersk confirms data breach as WhiteArmor ransomware gang demands $5 million ransom, marking latest cyber hit on global shipping.
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This Shipping Lane Is Now the World’s Deadliest. It Isn’t Hormuz.
The Black Sea has become the world's deadliest shipping lane, with war risk insurance premiums climbing as high as 20% of vessel value.
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Iran escalates in Hormuz, claims strike on Omani island it says 'enemy' uses for US military ops
Iran reportedly attacked shipping navigation systems in Oman, triggering oil price increases and raising tensions in the strategic Hormuz Strait corridor.
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Who are the seafarers caught in the US-Israeli war on Iran?
At least 25 seafarers killed in Strait of Hormuz since US-Israeli war on Iran began
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Oil steadies after Trump signals restraint on Iran, Hormuz risks persist
Oil rose from a two-month low on November 10 as shipping attacks in the Strait of Hormuz offset hopes for a US-Iran truce, after prices fell below $90 a barrel.
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To Cross the Red Sea, Shippers Email Houthi Rebels. Read Their Inbox.
Commercial shippers are now emailing Houthi rebels to request permission and secure safe passage through the Red Sea.
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Russian Drones Sank Civilian Ship on NATO’s Black Sea Doorstep, Official Says
7 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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The U.S. Once Dominated the World’s Oceans. China’s Xi is Changing That.
China's naval expansion has reportedly surpassed the U.S. in total warships, pairing military growth with new regulatory and legal strategies.
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Iran War Updates: Ship on fire in Strait of Hormuz as Hegseth fires top general accused of leaking war info
8 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Residential cruise around the world ceases operations
7 news sources are covering this Business story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Russia Turns Black Sea Into World’s Deadliest Shipping Route as 570 Ships Are Hit
The Black Sea has surpassed the Hormuz Strait and Persian Gulf as the world's deadliest shipping route, with 570 ships hit and 40 seafarers killed.
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Kallas: Russian Black Sea strikes deepen ‘perfect storm’ for world food supplies
Escalating Russian strikes on shipping in the Black Sea prompt NATO to boost its regional military presence.
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Iran Strikes More Ship Engine Rooms in Ramp-Up of Hormuz Attacks
10 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Technology
Shipping dates for the iPhone Duo have been pulled forward for many users
1 news sources are covering this Technology story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Kinship and surveillance: The return of Somali piracy
5 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Tehran seeks to punish Trump in midterms with oil price pain, Iranian officials say
The Strait of Hormuz is being scoured for spilt cargo following Iranian attacks on container ships, per Guardian coverage.
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Hormuz Is Turning Shipping's Fuel Bill Into a Supply Crisis
7 news sources are covering this Business story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Oil flow through Strait of Hormuz hits 12M barrels a day
Oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz reaches 12 million barrels daily amid ongoing regional conflict.
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Two Cargo Ships Sink Near Hormuz, as Iranian Attacks Spike
19 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Container ship sinks near Hormuz after being hit by projectile, sources say
4 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Iran says a ship sank after striking a mine in Strait of Hormuz, and other Middle East developments
6 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Ships in Hormuz strait hit by worst spate of attacks since start of war
9 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Supertankers Turn From Gulf Oil Transfer Hub Amid Iran’s Attacks
6 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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After oil increasingly left the Gulf, Iran is trying to regain its stranglehold on shipping
Iran attempts to regain its stranglehold on shipping as multiple oil tankers are attacked near the Strait of Hormuz.
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Iran sets supertanker ablaze after US takes out ship breaking blockade
Middle East supertanker markets face a massive squeeze as geopolitical tensions collide with surging daily spot rates.
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Hormuz attacks intensify as efforts to end war on Iran stall
1 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Tanker attacks in Strait of Hormuz surge to wartime high as Iran tries to choke off oil exports
Tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz reach a wartime high as Iran attempts to choke off vital oil exports.
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Hormuz transits at lowest in over two months after attacks, data shows
3 news sources are covering this Business story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Oil rises as Middle East supply concerns persist amid shipping attacks
Global oil prices are climbing rapidly as escalating Middle East shipping attacks combine with severe weather threats along the US Gulf Coast.
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Hormuz transits at lowest in over two months after attacks, data shows
Strait of Hormuz tanker traffic hits a two-month low following a surge of recent attacks.
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Supertanker chartered from Gulf Coast to China for $76 million, 10 times higher than pre-war level
4 news sources are covering this Business story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Ships’ captains paid $100,000 a month to transit Strait of Hormuz
Ships' captains are reportedly commanding six-figure monthly bonuses to navigate the high-risk Strait of Hormuz amid shipping congestion.
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Bulgarian PM says drone attack on 2 commercial vessels is 'blatant violation of international law'
6 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Bulgarian prime minister says 2 commercial vessels hit by drones in economic zone
6 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Sailors reportedly offered $25K per trip to move oil out of the Persian Gulf amid strikes, drone attacks
Sailors are reportedly being offered $25,000 per trip to transport oil from the Persian Gulf amid ongoing drone attacks and regional strikes.
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Shippers Are Offering Sailors Up to $25,000 a Trip to Sneak Oil Out of the Gulf
Shippers are reportedly offering sailors up to $25,000 per trip to conduct risky oil runs through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Middle East oil exports surpass pre-war levels despite tensions, data shows
Shippers are reportedly offering sailors up to $25,000 per trip to smuggle oil out of the Gulf amid ongoing regional tensions.
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No Lights, No Radio: Getting Oil Through Hormuz Is a Risky Job
Multiple vessels have been struck by unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz, sparking global monitoring.
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Why El Niño has Panama Canal shippers watching the rainfall
Rainfall relief prompts the Panama Canal Authority to reverse transit restrictions and add booking slots.
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Value of old supertankers soars past new builds as market goes ‘bananas’
Old supertanker values soar past new builds as an ongoing war squeezes vessel supply and sends freight costs to extreme heights.
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Russia expands fleet as crackdown on stateless vessels intensifies
5 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Meta VR Glasses Officially Announced, Shipping Spring 2027 For $1300
Meta formally reveals its upcoming VR Glasses hardware, scheduled to ship in Spring 2027 with a price tag of $1,300.
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Vessels trickle through Strait of Hormuz as Middle East conflict persists
Commodity vessels are trickling through the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing Middle East conflict.
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LNG Tanker Carrying US Cargo To Europe Turns Back After Crew Reports Suspected Cyberattack
3 news sources are covering this Business story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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The Iran war is minting new one-day millionaires: oil tankers brave enough to sail across the Strait of Hormuz
2 news sources are covering this Business story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Two US-bound vessels apparently compromised by hackers, US officials say
US officials state that two vessels heading toward the United States have been apparently compromised by hackers.
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Iran says hackers launched a cyberattack on a massive oil tanker bound for Galveston
1 news sources are covering this Business story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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The rebel offensive that shook Saudi Arabia
1 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Hormuz traffic dwindles after Middle East attacks intensify
13 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Morning Bid: Shipping oil gets ever harder, costlier
6 news sources are covering this Business story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Strike on Iranian cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz kills 1, Iranian media say
1 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Yemen's Houthis capture a Red Sea island in a threat to shipping, and other Mideast developments
8 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Iran-backed Houthis reportedly reach strategic island in key global shipping route
Iran-backed Houthi forces have reportedly reached a strategic island, threatening critical global shipping routes in the Red Sea and the Strait of Hormuz.
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Houthis take control of Yemen’s Red Sea coast, key shipping route
Houthis seize Yemen's Red Sea coast and a crucial island, sparking international shipping concerns.
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Saudi Oil Exports Plunge as Spread of War Shuts Off Shipping Routes
Saudi Arabia's oil production has plummeted to its lowest level since 1990 as escalating conflict and shipping route closures disrupt global exports.
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COMMENTARY: Oil prices fly blind as the Hormuz enigma deepens
Fortified tankers boost Hormuz flow to 10 M b/d as missing Gulf oil and U.S. naval vows keep markets guessing
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Global shipping authorities warn of maritime trade breakdown amid geopolitical turmoil
Global shipping nations warn that geopolitical turmoil and the rise of shadow fleets are creating a structural fracture in international maritime trade.
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Arctic trade route becoming a reality
China and Russia are accelerating the viability of Arctic trade routes through joint sea ice surveys and the deployment of ice-class container ships.